John Messinger won the Place 9 Republican primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Alison Fox and Thomas Smith will face a May runoff for Place 3.

Firefighters say the city's plan to deactivate Engine 1 and add a fourth ambulance could weaken response at Grapevine Mills and nearby hotels and schools.

Economists and officials at a North Texas luncheon warned that child care shortages and skill gaps could slow Texas' growth unless state and employers act.

A bipartisan federal bill called TREY'S Law would bar NDAs that silence child sexual‑abuse survivors, named for Trey Carlock and building on recent state laws. Advocates say it would restore survivors' ability to speak.

Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa won the Democratic primary and will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in November. Her campaign ran on schools, health care and anti-corruption themes.

Republican and Democratic primary ballots included party‑authored propositions this week — 10 for GOP and 13 for Democrats — offering a roadmap for party priorities even though the items aren't laws.

Collin County will hand out new pens and print hand‑marked ballots on demand; here’s what that means for voters. Expect a learning curve and scanner checks at vote centers.

Sasha Brooks sued retired Judge Mike Snipes and Dallas County, alleging repeated sexual harassment while he served as a visiting judge and claiming officials failed to act. The complaint seeks damages and could prompt separate professional review.

A 10-point blueprint from Texas Policy Research calls for phasing out school property taxes and tighter limits on local spending.

Texas will stop SNAP benefits from buying candy and sweetened drinks starting April 1, 2026. Here’s what shoppers and retailers need to know.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has served investigative demands on three North Texas firms accused of using “ghost” offices to sponsor H‑1B workers. The probe follows a statewide freeze and viral reporting about empty worksites.

Proposed state rules would raise retail hemp fees from $150 to $20,000 and could force out small shops across Texas.

Dallas council voted 10-5 to restart hiring an investment adviser for $5.5B in pension assets, drawing sharp warnings about who will oversee the funds.