Featured

LONESTAR — 7.28.2026 —U.S.-Mexico Cattle Trade Set to Reopen—Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Nancy Mace— and More...

Live Cattle Trade Between U.S. and Mexico to Reopen Soon After New World Screwworm Shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the live-cattle trade between the U.S. and Mexico is expected to...READ MORE

Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news

Sen. Ted Cruz: "The communists running for office as “Democrats” want to rip our Constitution to shreds."

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez: "Despite the Administration's ongoing attacks against affordable health care, I won't stop fighting to ensure every South Texan, including our seniors and veterans, can access the resources and support they need."

Rep. Roger Williams: "Strengthening advanced manufacturing, supporting small businesses, and investing in our workforce are key to keeping the U.S. competitive."

Rep. Lloyd Doggett: "Desperately clinging to power, Trump works to undermine public confidence in the crux of our democracy, but the reality is our elections are fair and secure. Strong voter participation is the best way to maintain our freedom."

History Repeated Itself in the Texas Hill Country Prompting Texas' Quick Response— By Texas Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz —A year ago, flash floods tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving communities devastated and families shattered...

Partisan Clash Erupts Over House Committee’s Oversight Priorities— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —A day after returning from Washington, D.C., Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives convened in Houston for a hearing...

Waste Energy Secures Approval for Midland Waste Tire Processing Facility — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Waste Energy Corp. has received regulatory approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for...

Craig Goldman, Jodey Arrington Introduce Stop EU Overreach Act Targeting EU Regulations— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Texas Congressmen Craig Goldman (R) and Jodey Arrington (R), joined by Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), have introduced the Stop EU...

Live Cattle Trade Between U.S. and Mexico to Reopen Soon After New World Screwworm Shutdown— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday the live-cattle trade between the U.S. and Mexico is expected to...

Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz Seek to Strengthen Literacy Amongst Students— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would direct federal literacy funding toward...

Republican Candidates and Officeholders Gather for Fundraiser Rally in Sherman— By Texas Politics' Ashley Pardes—Republican candidates and officeholders will gather in Sherman tonight for a fundraiser rally for Rep. Shelley Luther...

Houston Hearing Amplifies Texas Democrats’ Call for Answers in Fatal ICE Shooting— By Texas Politics' Payton Anderson —A day after returning from Washington, D.C., Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives convened in Houston for a hearing...

Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Nancy Mace Over Targeting Congressional Minority Caucuses— By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield —Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) sharply criticized Rep. Nancy Mace after Mace called for ending congressional race-based caucuses, arguing that the...

 

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Raeylee Barefield

Staff Reports

Recent Posts

Texas Legation Memorial Takes Shape in Washington, Honoring Diplomats Who Secured Statehood

A piece of Texas history is taking root in the nation's capital. U.S. Rep. Lloyd…

1 day ago

AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants

By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — After a campaign season filled with…

1 day ago

Ferrovial Lands $538M Fort Worth Wastewater Project, Its largest U.S. Water Contract

Global infrastructure company Ferrovial has secured a $537.9 million contract to build the Mary's Creek…

1 day ago

Ken Paxton's Coal Lawsuit Hits Political Roadblock After Texas GOP Wipeout

Ken Paxton's (R) coal antitrust crusade could be headed for the exit as Democrats take…

2 days ago

Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

President Donald Trump is weighing in on Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) loss this week that…

2 days ago

What Will a Democratic Congress Look Like?

After a historic election night this week, a new wave of Democrats will rush into…

2 days ago