A Texas court directed Xcel to replace deteriorated utility poles in wildfire-prone Panhandle areas after the Smokehouse Creek blaze, setting tight inspection and replacement timelines.

Three Democrats — Buchwald, Burge and Ware — are vying to challenge Rep. Beth Van Duyne in suburban TX-24. Early voting runs through Friday and the incumbent holds a sizable fundraising lead.

A DNC economic packet released ahead of the State of the Union warns millions of Texans face higher costs, possible loss of food assistance and health coverage. Independent analyses show the state would be hit hard if premium subsidies or benefits change.

Amanda Crawford took office as Texas insurance commissioner amid soaring premiums and rejected claims. Advocates say tougher oversight is needed to fight a growing "insurance poverty."

A growing slate of union-backed candidates — from a steelworker to local House hopefuls — is running in Texas primaries as union ranks swell and outside money moves.

A federal judge temporarily paused parts of Texas’ SB 12 that would bar L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs in several districts. The order covers Houston, Katy and Plano while litigation proceeds.

UNT and TWU are auditing thousands of courses this spring as state pressure and a viral classroom controversy push reviews of syllabi, deadlines and potential curriculum changes.

Dallas’ environmental panel voted to study data‑center impacts after presentations warned of heavy water and power demands. Staff will quantify usage and bring policy options to a planning session.

Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert will lead a Dallas delegation to New York to sell the city's growing finance hub, but officials left many details unsaid.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Children’s Health and Dr. Jason Jarin, alleging illegal gender‑’transition’ treatments for minors and Medicaid fraud. The hospital says it follows the law.

UNT warns of a $45 million budget gap after international master’s enrollment plunged and state funding fell; leaders say targeted cuts and student-success investments are coming.

Tarrant Appraisal District will reconsider a reappraisal plan that froze residential values and shifted appraisals to a two-year cycle. School leaders warn the policy could cost districts millions.