In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has determined that immigrants who entered the United States illegally do not have the right to seek bond while in custody during deportation proceedings, regardless of their established ties to the country. This decision was made by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans,…
A Republican district attorney in West Texas has initiated a criminal investigation into pamphlets that were distributed to homes throughout the state, which are alleged to be from a transgender rights organization. Sarah Stogner, the district attorney for Loving, Reeves, and Ward counties located west of Odessa, indicated that her office is probing the mailers…
Daniel Pullin has stepped down as chancellor of Texas Christian University (TCU) just 17 months after assuming the role. His resignation, effective immediately, was revealed in a university statement dated October 22, 2026, but did not provide any specific reasons or details regarding the terms of his departure. TCU Board of Trustees Chair Kit Moncrief…
In a significant legal move, the Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking to lift a lower court’s ruling that has halted the construction of a border wall in the Big Bend region of Texas. This emergency appeal represents a critical moment for one of President Donald Trump’s key initiatives. The government has…
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has temporarily disabled its automated electronic filing system after concerns were raised by watchdog organizations regarding the agency’s compliance with a directive from Governor Greg Abbott. This directive instructed TCEQ to halt the issuance of stormwater permits associated with data center construction. In response to the watchdog groups’…
In a significant development regarding public access to a historic waterway in East Texas, the Texas Attorney General’s office has taken a stance in favor of local residents against a wealthy rancher and businessman who fenced off the area. The Attorney General’s office has called for judicial clarification on the status of Creslenn Lake, asserting…
HOUSTON — During a hearing on Tuesday, state officials presented evidence showing that over $320 million has been allocated for court-mandated improvements to Texas’s foster care system since 2019. They argued that this investment demonstrates the unnecessary nature of continued federal oversight and called for the conclusion of a lengthy 15-year federal lawsuit. Audrey O’Neill,…
A 56-year-old Mexican man, Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, passed away on Saturday while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agency confirmed his status as a lawful permanent resident following a report on his death by a local news outlet. Andrade-Covarrubias was discovered unconscious in his bed at the Rio Grande Processing Center…
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commission will not be addressing the potential sale of Boca Chica State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the near future. This statement comes on the heels of a report by Texas Monthly highlighting the issue. During a news conference on Monday, Abbott acknowledged…
Gina Hinojosa, a five-term state representative from Austin, has embarked on a surprising journey toward the Texas governor’s mansion, a path that few anticipated a year ago. Initially considered an unlikely candidate, she was not part of the discussions when prominent Democrats, including Beto O’Rourke, sought to form a slate for statewide office. Instead, Hinojosa…
