Keith Self Calls for Flat Spending, Conservative Priorities in Budget Request

Keith Self Calls for Flat Spending, Conservative Priorities in Budget Request

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 6, 2026
Representative Keith Self (R-TX) is pressing House appropriators to freeze discretionary spending and strip out what he describes as wasteful...
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Joaquin Castro Calls for Transparency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities

Joaquin Castro Calls for Transparency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities

Raeylee Barefield
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May 6, 2026
U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is leading...
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BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

Raeylee Barefield
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May 6, 2026
BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas aimed at expanding the state's skilled trades workforce, with a focus...
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Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant

Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant

Raeylee Barefield
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May 6, 2026
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, a new energy facility...
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Ken Paxton Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement

Ken Paxton Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement

Raeylee Barefield
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May 5, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a sweeping  $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family...
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Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Blue Energy, GE Vernova Partner on Gas-Nuclear Power Project in Texas

Raeylee Barefield
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May 5, 2026
Energy developer Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a major collaboration to build a 2.5-gigawatt power project in Texas...
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ActBlue Sues Ken Paxton, Alleging a Violation of Constitutional Rights

ActBlue Sues Ken Paxton, Alleging a Violation of Constitutional Rights

Raeylee Barefield
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May 5, 2026
Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), accusing him of abusing...
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President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy

President Trump Endorses Greg Abbott, Cites Texas Redistricting as Key to Republican Midterm Strategy

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 5, 2026
President Donald Trump has endorsed Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) for reelection, praising him directly for signing the state's redrawn congressional...
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James Talarico Tells HBCU Graduates Their Disillusionment Is a Superpower

James Talarico Tells HBCU Graduates Their Disillusionment Is a Superpower

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 4, 2026
Graduation season is upon students, and Representative James Talarico (D-TX) stood before graduates at Paul Quinn College last weekend and...
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Ted Cruz Introduces 'No FED in West Texas Act

Ted Cruz Introduces 'No FED in West Texas Act" to Block Federal Land Expansion

Raeylee Barefield
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May 4, 2026
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing future federal efforts to expand land control in...
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