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Vicente Gonzales Breaks Ground on New Veterans Facility in Texas

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) joined local veterans, community leaders, and construction partners for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new…

3 weeks ago

Ken Paxton, DOJ Reach Settlement Over Meat Industry Pricing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a major antitrust settlement with Agri Stats, Inc., saying the agreement will help…

3 weeks ago

Ted Cruz Believes Trump Accounts Could Transform Social Security

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R) shared his thoughts on the newly created "Trump Accounts" for children, stating that they could…

3 weeks ago

Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

3 weeks ago

Texas Business Leaders Praise BlackRock's $30M Workforce Investment

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) praised BlackRock for launching a $30 million workforce investment initiative aimed at expanding skilled…

4 weeks ago

John Cornyn Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

A new statewide survey released by Peak Insights shows U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) maintaining a slim advantage over Texas…

4 weeks ago

Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port Begins Construction

Sentinel Midstream LLC announced that construction has officially commenced on the Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal, a major…

4 weeks ago

Ken Paxton Secures Closure of Property Linked to Illicit Massage Business

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a court has ordered the closure of a commercial property in Austin…

4 weeks ago

Texas Man Charged After Shooting Near JD Vance's Motorcade in D.C.

A Midland, Texas, man is facing multiple federal charges after authorities say he opened fire near the National Mall in…

4 weeks ago

Joaquin Castro Calls for Transparency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is leading…

4 weeks ago