After federal delays and political shifts, the state’s long-awaited broadband expansion is starting over with half the funding — leaving millions of Texans still offline and waiting.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
Inflation, tight property tax caps and cooling sales tax revenue are forcing municipalities to cut contracts, raise fees and reduce services.
The regional economy is expanding, but growth is beginning to collide with stark realities about natural resources that are already strained.
Modeled on a Texas law allowing civil lawsuits against abortion providers, individuals would be able to sue to block shipments of abortifacients into the state.
While other states struggle to fund major transportation projects, Texas’ 10-year transportation spending plan has surpassed $100 billion for the third year in a row.
Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, has presided over major changes in areas including education, taxes, immigration and economic growth. He discusses his legacy even as he gears up for a fourth term.
Local health officials pleaded for CDC help as the worst U.S. measles outbreak in three decades continued to spread.
Eighteen youths have been killed so far in 2025. Local leaders are turning to mentorship, counseling, and community programs to reach kids before violence does.
More than 50 lawmakers fled to block GOP maps, building a legal record and national momentum. But the redistricting plan still moved ahead.
State health officials say 42 days without a new infection marks the official end of the nation’s largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years.
Armed with a massive campaign war chest, Greg Abbott is using aggressive tactics against Democrats and fellow Republicans to cement conservative priorities in Texas.
There was a time when mid-decade redistricting was common. Such efforts often backfired, which is why the practice remains rare.
The bill, requested by Trump, is designed to boost GOP control in 2026 but faces stalled action in the House due to a quorum break.
Local government jobs weren’t a focus for career technical education at a Central Texas school district until a new human resources director came to Cedar Park.
Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
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