Governor Abbott Targets Local Regulations to Address Housing Affordability Governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at cities he claims are obstructing efforts to tackle housing affordability issues in Texas, advocating for legislation that would facilitate homeowners in constructing additional dwellings in their backyards. His remarks came during a campaign event in Round Rock on Friday….
In a significant development, an increasing number of Texas lawmakers are urging the state’s electric grid managers and utility regulators to pause a large-scale and contentious project aimed at constructing transmission lines. These lines would traverse thousands of acres of private land to supply electricity to oil companies operating in the West Texas oil fields….
A miniature horse breeder in the Houston area is appealing for help in locating his cherished horse, Peanut, who was stolen from his property on July 23. The incident, captured by a neighbor’s surveillance camera, showed a white truck allegedly enticing the rare horse through an unlocked gate. Terry Jordan, the owner, shared that Peanut…
In the heart of Austin, Itzayana Mondragón grew up in a neighborhood where everyone resembled her and shared a common language—Spanish. However, following Donald Trump’s election victory in 2016, she noticed that some friends began to vanish from school. These absences later revealed troubling truths: many were undocumented immigrants who, driven by fear or compelled…
Attorney General Ken Paxton has unveiled a series of tax deductions that he claims will serve as the cornerstone of his economic strategy for his U.S. Senate campaign. This announcement comes as affordability and rising everyday expenses remain pressing issues in the current midterm elections. Paxton, the Republican nominee, emphasized that his proposal is designed…
Maya Hampton, a dedicated attendee of Dream Con, has been making the nearly 200-mile trek from Killeen to Houston for the past two summers to partake in one of the largest Black-owned gaming, anime, and pop culture conventions in the United States. For her and countless others, this annual summer gathering serves as a cherished…
Since its admission to the Union, Texas has sent only five Republican women to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. However, the upcoming elections may see a significant shift, with the possibility of four Republican women holding seats simultaneously. This potential increase marks a notable moment for the Lone Star State, which boasts the…
Kerr County residents are engaged in a significant cleanup effort this month following a devastating flood, marking the second such disaster in two years. This time, however, local nonprofits and community leaders are expressing concerns as they confront greater damage with diminished financial support and fewer volunteers compared to the previous year. As of Tuesday,…
The Corpus Christi City Council made a narrow decision, voting 5-4 against accepting a $60,000 donation aimed at funding the application for a federal grant to support the development of a city-owned water treatment facility. This vote, which took place on Tuesday evening, underscores the strength of the council’s anti-desalination faction just weeks before a…
Professors and students in Texas are sounding alarms about a new law that is fostering self-censorship and restricting the scope of academic inquiry, leading some faculty and students to consider leaving their institutions. These concerns were raised during a news conference held on Tuesday, where educational advocates highlighted the adverse impacts of the legislation. In…
