Today’s news
Texas Rep. Requests More Time for Electrical Line Project
Spiller seeks extension for route selection of proposed 250-mile power line through multiple counties

Huffines Vows to Maintain Texas Voucher Program After Comptroller Win
The conservative firebrand praised the current handling of the program, including the ongoing block on Islamic schools.
Rep. Mace Pushes Vote to Reveal Congressional Sexual Harassment Cases
Lawmaker seeks to force release of reports on alleged misconduct by fellow GOP Rep. Gonzales
Recent news
Mar. 2, 2026
Texas Governor, Senate Hopeful Clash Over Gun Reform After Austin Shooting
Greg Abbott and James Talarico trade sharp words on social media following deadly West Sixth Street attack
Feb. 27, 2026
Texas Approves Hundreds of Corrections to Bible-Based Public School Curriculum
The updates range from fixing factual errors to replacing copyrighted images in the 'Bluebonnet' textbook.
Feb. 27, 2026
Argentina Lawmakers Approve Labor Reform Pushed by Milei
The bill now heads back to the Senate for further consideration.
Feb. 26, 2026
Texas Appeals Court Upholds Law Banning Sexualized Drag Shows for Minors
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the law can go into effect after being under a permanent injunction for two years.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bill and Hillary Clinton Gear Up for Another Fight in Washington
The veteran political power couple faces new scrutiny as they navigate the latest controversy.
Feb. 25, 2026
Texas to Correct Over 4,200 Errors in Controversial Bluebonnet Curriculum
State board approves fixes, but members raise concerns over taxpayer costs and review process
Feb. 25, 2026
Report Shows Uneven Protections for Trafficking Victims Across U.S.
Allies Against Slavery data reveals rising exploitation as online ads and illicit massage businesses surge nationwide
Feb. 25, 2026
UT Regents Limit Discussions of 'Controversial' Topics at Colleges
Critics say the new policy is vague and threatens academic freedom
Feb. 25, 2026
New Bill Seeks Refunds for Consumers Hit by Trump Tariffs
The Payback Act would direct the Treasury Department to compensate Americans for higher costs caused by the former president's tariffs.
Feb. 25, 2026
Mexico Congress Approves Gradual Reduction in Work Week
New law will reduce standard work week from 48 to 40 hours over time
Feb. 24, 2026
Bryan ISD Opts Out of Adopting Texas Senate Bill 11
School district joins others in Brazos Valley in rejecting bill that would allow prayer time in public schools
Feb. 24, 2026
Plainview ISD Keeps Prayer Policy Unchanged
School board votes 6-0 against adopting new policy allowing prayer and religious text reading in schools.
Feb. 24, 2026
Victim Narratives Boost Support for Eponymous Laws
Research shows emotional appeal can overshadow evidence-based policymaking
Feb. 24, 2026
States Sue Trump Admin Over Plans to Cut Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Programs
Lawsuit alleges administration is unlawfully trying to defund critical, congressionally-approved initiatives.
Feb. 23, 2026
San Antonio Schools Reject Texas Prayer Law: SB 11 Vote Updates
Most districts opt against adopting daily prayer period despite new state law allowing it
Feb. 23, 2026
North Texas School Districts Reject SB 11 Prayer Policy
Grand Prairie, Irving, and Cleburne ISDs vote down measure as March 1 deadline approaches
Feb. 23, 2026
Magnolia ISD approves daily prayer period under new Texas law
District becomes one of the first in Houston area to adopt school-sponsored prayer
Feb. 22, 2026
University of Texas Regents to Vote on 'Controversial Topics' Standards
Faculty group says proposed policy would amount to 'censorship' of classroom discussions
Feb. 22, 2026
Coalition Sues to Overturn Trump's Rollback of Emissions Regulations
Legal challenge aims to block administration's move to rescind 'Endangerment Finding' on greenhouse gases
Feb. 21, 2026
Meta Invests $65M to Influence State AI Legislation
The tech giant aims to shape regulations and protect its AI development ambitions.