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TribCast: Did the winter storm show our grid is fixed?

In this week’s episode of The Texas Tribune’s podcast, our hosts speak with Matt Boms about the Texas electrical grid's strong performance during the recent winter storm. Does that mean the problems of 2021 are behind us?

The Texas Tribune

Texas journalist 'exposes' Indian recruiters behind 'H-1B only' job ads on LinkedIn: 'When I call the numbers...'

Texas journalist Sara Gonzales, who knocked on the doors of a few H-1B addresses in Texas, exposing a 'major scam' in the state, has now targeted Indian recruiters offering 'H-1B only' jobs at various US locations on LinkedIn. Gonzales said she visited the websites of the companies and found a…

The Times of India

Amid the Violent Minnesota Raids, ICE Arrests Over 100 Refugees, Ships Many to Texas

Federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release those detained; lawsuit called the mass arrest

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The Indoor Gardening Setup Texans Love That Experts Say Is Wasting Your Money

Texas weather can make growing outside feel like a full-time job, so it’s no surprise that a lot of people bring herbs and greens indoors. The problem is that one popular indoor gardening setup looks sleek on a counter, promises “instant” harvests, and quietly drains your wallet with upgrades and…

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'More reason to deport every Indian': Florida Republican leader on Texas loss 'because of an Indian voting bloc'

As many Indian-Americans claimed that Republicans lost the election of Senate District 9 in Texas because of their growing hatred against Indians and Hindus, Florida Republican leader Chandler Langevin said this should be all the more reason to deport every Indian in Texas. "If Republicans lost a special election because…

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Texas Instruments Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

As Texas Instruments has outpaced the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Texas, Cal on the Bubble; Miami, Virginia Tech Out

Arizona, Duke, Michigan and UConn are on the one-seed line, but Illinois is making its case of late to grab a coveted top spot.

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Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know

The high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.

As a part of a yearlong study, Texas county jails are collecting data about pregnant inmates’ prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

The Texas Tribune

4 Reasons I Regret Relying Solely on Social Security When I Retired

Jean and Edward Lewis of Texas retired on only Social Security income and have some regrets about it. Read on to find out why.

GOBankingRates

Democrats Are Flipping Trump Districts in Texas?

Plus: a partial shutdown over ICE funding, Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, and Moltbook’s AI society

Reason

Galveston man sues California doctor under new Texas law allowing lawsuits over abortion pills

Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100,000 from the defendant.

The Texas Tribune

Winning in Trump’s backyard and raking in money: Democrats begin 2026 with warning to Republicans

NEWS ANALYSIS: Another win for Democrats in Trump territory comes as the party is building a number of powerful campaign war chests, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

‘Lying or demented?’: Trump claims to know nothing about a Texas Senate election he posted about a day ago

Texas elected a democrat and he suddenly forgot he ever endorsed anyone.

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Roll Call

As Menefee joins the House, Johnson’s margin shrinks

After Monday’s swearing-in, the House has a new Democratic member: Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

Budget and the Bees

Texas Drivers Hit With 25% Insurance Spike—Here’s What Changed in February

Opening your car insurance renewal notice in Texas right now is a shock to the system. You haven’t had an accident. You haven’t received a ticket. You have been a loyal customer for five years. Yet, the premium has jumped 25% or more. It feels personal, but it is actually…

The Times of India

'Time to clean house': Indian-origin Texas GOP leader under fire, old 'domestic violence case' involving gun comes to surface

Indian-origin Texas GOP leader Abraham George came under fire after Republicans flipped a state Senate seat that historically remained with the Republicans. Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss by a decisive 57% to 43% in Tarrant County. The result is insignificant legislation-wise as the new candidate will now serve…

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Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy

The father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son

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‘A warning sign to Republicans’: The Texas GOP’s decades-long stronghold just collapsed as a Democrat wins special election victory

A massive political shockwave just hit the Texas GOP establishment after Democrat Taylor Rehmet successfully flipped a deeply red state senate district in a special election victory on Saturday. This is a genuinely stunning development because this Fort Worth-area district is one that President Trump won by a massive 17…

The Texas Tribune

In the West Texas oil patch, companies plan gas power plants to run new data centers

The developer of one project, in Pecos County, calls it the largest power project in the U.S. Data centers are sparking a surge of gas power plant construction in Texas.

The Times of India

MAGA melts down thinking 'Rehmet is Indian' after Democrat flips Texas local election

In a stunning victory, Democrat candidate Taylor Rehmet won the special election at a historically Republican seat in Texas, defeating Republican contender Leigh Wambsganss, sending MAGA online handles into an unprecedented meltdown. So much so that a verified handle on X with 43.1k followers, claiming to be 'heritage American' though…

The Times of India

'Illegal gold melting setup': What police found inside two Indian jewelry stores in Texas linked with $55 million fraud

Apart from being a part of the organized scam to defraud senior citizens of their retirement money, the two Indian jewelry stores, which were raided in Texas, had been operating an illegal gold melting setup, the Collin County sheriff's office said. Tilak Jewellers and Saima Jewellers helped in handling the…

The Times of India

Indian-Americans claim they flipped a deep red seat in Texas because of MAGA's anti-Indian rhetoric

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a political shock that has rattled Washington, Democrats in deep red Texas flipped a state senate seat in a district that voted +17 for Donald Trump, amid claims from some Indian-Americans that they triggered the turnaround because of toxic MAGA attacks on the community.

The Conversation

Preventable deaths in a warming world: how politics shapes who lives and who dies

In Brownsville, Texas, three members of the Galvan family died after a malfunctioning air conditioner left them exposed to extreme heat. Aged between 60 and 82, all three had chronic health conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. This makes it harder for the body to regulate temperature and increases vulnerability…

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