Texas Public Radio introduces Direct Admissions, a new tool for Texas students to determine their eligibility for automatic acceptance at state institutions by entering their academic information.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals removed Judge Janis Jack from a Texas foster care case, citing "highly antagonistic" behavior and reversed $100,000 daily fines she imposed on the state.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred are in a competitive Texas U.S. Senate race, with Cruz emphasizing conservative policies and Allred focusing on bipartisan issues.

Officer Andre Vargas of SAPD was reinstated after an arbitrator ruled his firing for a 2019 use of force incident was unjust, citing insufficient evidence. Vargas will receive $259,000 in back pay.

A Judson ISD board meeting saw a verbal clash over strategic scorecard goals, as trustees debated STAAR performance targets and broader educational challenges, culminating in the plan's adoption despite financial concerns.

Governor Abbott deploys Texas resources to assist South Carolina post-Hurricane Helene as part of an interstate mutual aid agreement, including EMAC, for debris cleanup and park repairs.

Texas AG Paxton praises Secretary of State Nelson's advisory aiming to improve election security by tightening the voter registration verification process to prevent noncitizen voting.

The Texas DPS honored members for bravery, including a SWAT member who ended a hostage situation and others who performed life-saving acts during emergencies.

The Texas DPS honored retiring Director Steven C. McCraw by naming a new training center after him and holding a ceremony with proclamations and an honorary Ranger title.

San Antonio launched a Public Safety Dashboard providing residents with easy access to crime and police response data to enhance transparency and safety awareness.

Texas Gov. Abbott launched Direct Admissions to ease the college application process for students, providing a list of schools for automatic qualification based on academic achievements.

The federal court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over a lawsuit by Texas AG Paxton against Travis County's voter outreach, moving the case to state court.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been summoned to testify in the case against his ex-consultant Todd Smith, charged with theft and bribery over a hemp license scheme.