Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn in early GOP primary polls for the Texas Senate race in 2026, with strong Republican voter recognition and favorability, with potential impacts on the general elections and room for surprises from lesser-known candidates.

Texas passed a bill redefining gender on state documents as the biological sex at birth, with potential impacts on the trans and intersex communities.

Texas advances Trey's Law banning NDAs in sexual abuse civil cases, inspired by Trey Carlock's story and aimed at enhancing survivor transparency and justice.

The Round Rock Public Library will host a Local Author Meet and Greet on June 21st, featuring nine authors, including children's authors after Family Storytime.

A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in Uhland after an altercation. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating with the help of the Texas Rangers.

Austin's Memorial Day may experience sun and thunderstorms, with a 30% chance of rain increasing to 50% in the evening. Rainfall may reach three-quarters of an inch.

The Texas Senate passed an $8.5 billion public school funding bill, with provisions for pay raises and education programs, pending Governor Abbott's approval.

A Caldwell County deputy was injured after a car chase while trying to apprehend a suspect, resulting in a crash. The deputy was hospitalized; the suspect is in custody.

The Texas House passed a bill increasing state oversight on public universities, potentially affecting course content and hiring decisions, raising concerns over academic freedom.

The Texas House has passed Senate Bill 8, mandating local sheriffs to cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement, amidst concerns about its impact on communities.

The TCSO is enhancing patrols on land and water for Memorial Day, focusing on preventing DUIs and promoting lake safety due to low water levels and hidden hazards.

The article discusses a public hearing for the proposed annexation of over 230 acres in an area, covering details of the land tracts involved in the development plans, scheduled for June 12, 2025.

A rise in guilty pleas for National Defense Area violations has been seen on the US-Mexico border, with 120 convictions. Two Mexican nationals were among those charged.