A state audit and employees say the Texas Funeral Service Commission failed basic checks. Reforms unraveled into firings, lawsuits and a high‑profile cease‑and‑desist.

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.

President Trump will speak in Corpus Christi this Friday to push energy and the economy while remaining neutral in the crowded Texas Senate primary. The trip lands days before the March 3 primary.

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.

House of Blues Houston has scheduled a conservative comedy stop for June 12 during the state GOP convention — and the venue's announcement drew heavy online criticism.

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.

Houston swore in 92 new cadets this week, a milestone officials say brings the mayor's hires to 480. The recruits are part of a months‑long push to rebuild HFD ranks.

Galveston ISD trustees voted Wednesday not to adopt a districtwide daily prayer and Bible‑reading period under SB 11, citing logistical and legal concerns. The district says individual prayer remains allowed outside instructional time.

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.

Conroe ISD trustees unanimously declined to adopt a districtwide 'period of prayer' allowed by Texas SB 11, citing scheduling and legal concerns.

Mike Miles promoted Kristen Hole into a newly created deputy superintendent role that consolidates oversight of academics and schools at HISD.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

A new Texas law requires schools to build cardiac emergency plans, train staff and run drills after a Houston student's death.