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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
Texas Congressman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax For Homeowners of Two Years or More
U.S. Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX-12) has introduced a bill to eliminate capital gains tax for all homeowners who’ve owned their home for more than two years. The legislation, called the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, was introduced on Thursday, January 15 by Goldman in response to what he believes is “slowing down” the housing
U.S. 5th Circuit Takes Up Texas, Louisiana Laws Requiring Ten Commandments Display in Schools
The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on a new Texas law requiring the display of donated copies of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, alongside a challenge to a similar Louisiana law, both previously ruled likely unconstitutional. Texas Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies
Paxton Targets Cornyn in Attorney General Opinion on Constitutionality of DEI Laws
Texas law generally limits the attorney general to issuing legal opinion letters only when requested by certain public officials. But on Monday, Attorney General Ken Paxton broke from that norm by issuing an unsolicited opinion on the legality of race-related state laws — and launched a political attack on his 2026 opponent, U.S. Sen. John
Texas House District 98 Candidates Spar Over Gambling, Taxpayer Lobbying, Campaign Donors
Texas House District 98, located in northeast Tarrant County, is an open seat for the first time in 13 years since state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) is not running for re-election. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Tesla Owner Elon Musk Touts ‘Most Advanced Lithium Refinery in the World’ in South Texas
Tesla North America announced the completion of a major lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, with Elon Musk calling it “the most advanced lithium refinery in the world.” In the promotion video, Jason Bevon, the site manager at the Gulf Coast lithium refinery, explains that the refining process used in Robstown is “inherently much more environmentally
Target Texas Winter Tuna
Winter is one of the most overlooked but productive seasons for tuna fishing in the Texas Gulf. While many anglers focus on summer runs, experienced offshore crews know that colder months often bring less pressure, stable fish, and aggressive bites when conditions align. Success depends on preparation, timing, and the right mix of techniques. When
Try These Tips For Winter Surf Fishing
Winter surf fishing on the Texas coast rewards anglers who understand that cold water doesn’t shut fish down—it simply concentrates them. Whiting, sand trout, Gulf trout and black drum all remain active in the surf zone through the colder months, and on the Lower Coast an occasional pompano shows up as a welcome surprise. Whiting
Paxton Settlement Results in Over Two Million Free Eggs for Texas Food Banks
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. that resulted in the company donating around 2.16 million eggs to food banks across the state. Paxton sued Cal-Maine, one of the largest egg suppliers in Texas, in April 2020 for allegedly price gouging and illegally raising the cost of eggs by roughly
