Texas Politics

Texas Schools See Slight Increase in A and B ratings in 2026 Accountability Results

The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings, showing a modest improvement in overall school performance statewide. Of…

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Phone Distraction Blamed for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says a pilot's phone call and failure to maintain a proper lookout contributed to…

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Greg Abbott Targets Texas Airports Over Islamic Washing Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott (R) is seeking investigations into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport over religious facilities…

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LONESTAR — 8.17.2026 —Data Center Boom Benefits El Paso—Voter's With Disabilities Face Setback— and More...

El Paso's Data Center Buildout Brings Trades Jobs, School Funding EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community…

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Texas Children's is Doubling Its Austin NICU With $39M Expansion

Texas Children's in Austin is investing $39 million to double its neonatal intensive care capacity, adding 17 rooms to meet…

3 weeks ago

Texas Voters with Disabilities Just Got Hit With a Major Setback

A federal appeals court has revived key parts of Texas' controversial SB 1 voting law, bringing back restrictions that disability…

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Texas is Helping U.S. Break Record for Natural Gas Production in 2026

U.S. marketed natural gas production is expected to reach a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, with…

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El Paso's Data Center Buildout Brings Trades Jobs, School Funding

EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community commitments this month is underscoring how Northeast El Paso’s data…

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John Cornyn Backs Bill to Speed Up Federal Energy Permitting

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is backing legislation aimed at streamlining federal permitting for energy and mineral infrastructure projects, arguing…

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LONESTAR — 8.14.2026 —Texas Workers Aren't Fazed by Toyota's AI Tech —Thousands Pounds of Pollutants Released— and More...

Toyota Puts AI to Work Without Sacrificing Jobs for Texans Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) visited Toyota’s Motor Manufacturing facility…

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