Greg Abbott Appoints Don Huffines As Texas Comptroller After Kelly Hancock Resigns

Greg Abbott Appoints Don Huffines As Texas Comptroller After Kelly Hancock Resigns

Ashley Paredes
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July 3, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday his appointment of Don Huffines as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after Kelly Hancock's...
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Henry Cuellar Calls for Targeted ICE Enforcement in South Texas

Henry Cuellar Calls for Targeted ICE Enforcement in South Texas

Raeylee Barefield
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July 3, 2026
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D) said recent immigration enforcement operations are creating labor shortages that are affecting South Texas construction projects...
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Department of War Announces $10 Million Award Supporting Americans in Skilled Trades

Department of War Announces $10 Million Award Supporting Americans in Skilled Trades

Ashley Paredes
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July 3, 2026
The Department of War welcomed Mike Rowe to the Pentagon Thursday, where a $10 million award was announced toward the...
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James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

Raeylee Barefield
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July 3, 2026
During a recent interview, State Rep. James Talarico outlined two major priorities affecting Black Texans, calling for expanded maternal health...
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Chip Roy Votes Against NDAA, Cites Border Security Priorities

Chip Roy Votes Against NDAA, Cites Border Security Priorities

Raeylee Barefield
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July 3, 2026
Congressman Chip Roy (R) voted against advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), arguing House Republican leadership has failed to...
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LONESTAR — 7.3.2026 — Midterm GOP Convention Heading to Dallas — Green Introduces Pride Month Resolution — and More...

LONESTAR — 7.3.2026 — Midterm GOP Convention Heading to Dallas — Green Introduces Pride Month Resolution — and More...

Staff Reports
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July 3, 2026
First-Ever Midterm Republican Convention Will Head to Dallas This Fall President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the... READ MORE. Send...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Hitting Student Loan Borrowers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Hitting Student Loan Borrowers

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 2, 2026
If you have student loans, this week matters. Major changes just took effect, and not everyone thinks they're for the...
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Oklo's Texas Nuclear Test Reactor Clears Major DOE Safety Milestone

Oklo's Texas Nuclear Test Reactor Clears Major DOE Safety Milestone

Raeylee Barefield
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July 2, 2026
Oklo has received final U.S. Department of Energy safety approval for its Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart, Texas, moving...
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Al Green Introduces 2026 Pride Month Resolution Amid LGBTQ Rights Debate

Al Green Introduces 2026 Pride Month Resolution Amid LGBTQ Rights Debate

Raeylee Barefield
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July 2, 2026
Texas Congressman Al Green (D) has introduced the 2026 Pride Month Resolution alongside Rep. Emily Randall, reaffirming congressional support for...
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Kelly Hancock out As Texas Comptroller Following Defeat in Primary

Kelly Hancock out As Texas Comptroller Following Defeat in Primary

Ashley Paredes
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July 2, 2026
Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced she is stepping down at the end of the month, shouting out Don Huffines for...
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