Texas Voters Cite Economy, Costs, and Data Centers as Key Issues

Texas Voters Cite Economy, Costs, and Data Centers as Key Issues

Raeylee Barefield
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August 27, 2026
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds Texans remain concerned about the economy and cost of living, while...
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James Talarico Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Poll

James Talarico Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Poll

Raeylee Barefield
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August 27, 2026
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026...
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Veronica Escobar Presses TCEQ For Answers After Marathon Refinery Emissions Increased

Veronica Escobar Presses TCEQ For Answers After Marathon Refinery Emissions Increased

Raeylee Barefield
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August 27, 2026
Representative Veronica Escobar (D) is demanding answers from Texas environmental regulators after updated reports showed the Marathon Petroleum refinery in...
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Chip Roy Seeks Investigation Into Islamic Development Near Military Base

Chip Roy Seeks Investigation Into Islamic Development Near Military Base

Raeylee Barefield
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August 27, 2026
A planned Islamic community development near a major San Antonio military training base is drawing scrutiny from Rep. Chip Roy...
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IEM Announces $200M San Antonio Manufacturing Facility

IEM Announces $200M San Antonio Manufacturing Facility

Raeylee Barefield
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August 26, 2026
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) will invest $200 million in a new 1-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, which is...
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Ken Paxton Secures Over $1B Meta Settlement to Protect Children Online

Ken Paxton Secures Over $1B Meta Settlement to Protect Children Online

Raeylee Barefield
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August 26, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a historic settlement with Meta that will provide Texas with more than $1 billion...
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Chip Roy Wants Answers From Texas State Over H-1B Hire

Chip Roy Wants Answers From Texas State Over H-1B Hire

Raeylee Barefield
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August 26, 2026
Congressman Chip Roy (R) is asking Texas State University a question that has become increasingly contentious in Texas: Why hire...
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Houston Fifth Ward Apartment Faces Days-Long Power Outage

Houston Fifth Ward Apartment Faces Days-Long Power Outage

Raeylee Barefield
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August 26, 2026
Approximately half of the Rose Plaza Apartment Complex in Houston's Fifth Ward remains without electricity after a days-long outage, prompting...
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Ken Paxton Unveils 'Texas First' Data Center Plan

Ken Paxton Unveils 'Texas First' Data Center Plan

Raeylee Barefield
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August 25, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is putting data centers at the center of his Senate campaign's energy and technology agenda,...
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Cameron County Sheriff's Office Receives $375K to Upgrade Patrol Vehicles

Cameron County Sheriff's Office Receives $375K to Upgrade Patrol Vehicles

Raeylee Barefield
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August 25, 2026
Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced $375,000 in federal funding for the Cameron County Sheriff's Office to install bullet-resistant windshields on...
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