State & Local

Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

Robert Morris, the influential Texas pastor who founded Gateway Church, pleaded guilty this week to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl…

3 days ago

Ken Paxton Orders Cities to Halt Potentially Illegal Property Tax Hikes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed four towns, La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro, to halt the implementation…

3 days ago

Greg Abbott Announces Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced this week the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO). The new state agency,…

4 days ago

Matt Gaetz Endorses Chip Roy for Texas Attorney General

Heading into the 2026 midterm election, Texas is well on its way to becoming the state to closely watch. One…

4 days ago

Greg Abbott Launches 10th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced the launch of the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign, which is a statewide initiative…

5 days ago

Paxton Wins Legal Battle Against Biden-Era Medicaid Rule

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant nationwide legal victory, successfully striking down a rule from the Former…

6 days ago

John Cornyn Blames Democrats for ICE Facility Shooting

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) addressed the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Facility shooting that occurred in Dallas, Texas,…

6 days ago

Tony Gonzales' Aid Dies After Catching on Fire

An aide to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) died earlier this month after catching on fire, and the death has left…

7 days ago

Oil and Gas Activity Slows in Texas, Survey Shows Industry Concern

The oil and gas industry in Texas and surrounding states slowed down slightly during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025,…

2 weeks ago

Chip Roy Criticizes LGBTQ+ Curriculum at Texas State University

U.S. Representative Chip Roy (TX) has issued a formal letter to Texas State University President Dr. Kelly R. Damphousse, raising…

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