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Gov. Greg Abbott Freezes H-1B Visa Applications for Texas Universities, State Agencies
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on all H-1B visa applications for public universities and state agencies on Tuesday. The pause is set to last until the Texas Legislature addresses the matter when it reconvenes in January 2027. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Electric Grid Withstands Winter Storm Fern
In contrast to the cascading events that crashed Texas’ power grid in the winter of 2021, the state’s energy generation and transmission have held up against increased demand under Winter Storm Fern. Arctic air swept into West Texas on Friday and progressed across the state over the weekend, bringing sleet, snow, and ice that led
Paxton Confirms Comptroller Can Block ESA Funds for Schools Tied to Terrorist Groups
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion confirming the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ full authority to block taxpayer funds from going to schools tied to terrorist groups or foreign adversaries, according to a January 24 press release. On December 12, Hancock requested an opinion from Paxton asking if schools with such ties
How To Target Big Winter Black Drum
Few fish on the Texas coast are more overlooked than big black drum. They don’t draw crowds like oversized redfish or flashy pelagics, but the anglers who know them understand just how impressive these fish can be. Black drum pushing 40, 50, even 70 pounds are among the strongest and most stubborn fighters in shallow
Number of Texas’ Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Grows in the New Year
The cities of Matador and Lockney both passed ordinances along with Borden County. Seventy-six cities and and 15 counties have passed measures with six provisions: to prohibit abortion within its jurisdiction, abortions on its residents no matter where the abortion takes place, abortion trafficking through the jurisdiction, mailing of chemical abortion drugs into the municipality
Federal Judge Upholds West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban, Appeal Hearing Canceled
U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk has upheld a previous ruling in favor of West Texas A&M University’s decision to ban drag shows on campus and has effectively canceled the appeal hearing that was set to take place this Friday. The case has been in the works for the past three years, coming onto the scene in
Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It
Joann Carl’s dog Rocky, a long-eared, short-legged mix the color of graham crackers, has become Alaska famous since I first met Carl in April. Over the past few months, she’s seen his photo all over Facebook, she said, rescued after Typhoon Halong wiped away more than half the homes in her coastal Alaska Native village
Stay tuned! Tonight, Friday Jan. 23rd, Ladies in Leather Parade & Rally announces their 2026 location.
Follow Ladies in Leather Parade & Rally on Facebook to catch tonight’s live announcement at 7:00 PM on 1/26/2026 of the rally’s newest location. https://www.facebook.com/ladiesinleatherparade Each year, the “LiL,” the largest travelling all-women’s motorcycle parade and rally, takes place in a new city. Past host cities have included Beaumont, Llano, and College Station in Texas,
Uvalde School Police Officer Acquitted on Robb Elementary Shooting Endangerment Charges
A Corpus Christi jury has acquitted a Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) police officer on all charges related to the 2022 mass shooting event at Robb Elementary that resulted in the death of 19 children and two teachers. Adrian Gonzales was charged with 29 counts of abandoning and endangering a child, to which he
Texas Democratic Primary Takes Shape Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) and state Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) are running for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas this year, with a debate scheduled for this weekend. Crockett and Talarico will have a televised debate this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education Convention in
Abbott Endorses Sid Miller’s Challenger Nate Sheets in 2026 GOP Primary for Agriculture Commissioner
Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Nate Sheets for Texas agriculture commissioner in the 2026 GOP primary against incumbent and fellow statewide elected Republican Sid Miller. Abbott described Sheets as “the only candidate in the race who has the integrity to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture,” in a statement to the Texas Bullpen. × This page
Texas House Democrats Fined Over $9,000 Each for Breaking Quorum During GOP Redistricting Effort
Members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus who broke quorum during the summer of 2025 to delay a vote on the GOP-favored congressional redistricting map were fined about $9,000 each for absence-related costs, per a notice distributed on Tuesday. Democratic members returned to the Texas Capitol on August 18 after fleeing over two weeks
