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The third-term Democrat from Dallas faces long odds in a state that has only elected Republicans to statewide office for three decades.

Members of Congress are expressing renewed support for the nation’s weather forecasting system after deadly flooding in Texas and elsewhere.

The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage.

The documents were requested as part of an investigation into Musk’s growing influence in Texas politics.

As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday of crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency by firing key staff before this month's catastrophic Texas floods, saying the cuts slowed life‑saving aid.

Discover how Emerlyn Abrenica, an award-winning math teacher and UIL coach, is boosting student confidence and achievement through research-driven teaching.

Did this homeowner turn their house into a graveyard just for the tax exemption? Some people seem to think so. 

The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents about their concerns.

Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company specializing in space transportation, has submitted paperwork for an initial public offering and intends to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker "FLY."

The South Texas Republican's "Bracero 2.0" legislation — named after a 1940s temporary labor program — would raise wages for migrant farmers and simplify applications for employers, amid other changes.