Texas governor signs new voting map pushed by Trump

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for President Donald Trump and his desire to hold on...

Senator John Cornyn addresses tax policy and mortgage fraud concerns in recent posts

Senator John Cornyn, a longtime Republican senator from Texas, shared updates on legislative priorities and mortgage fraud concerns in a series of social media posts on August 28 and 29, 2025.On August 28, Cornyn posted about his visit to West...

Senator John Cornyn addresses Iran sanctions and China's space ambitions on social media

Senator John Cornyn, a long-serving U.S. Senator from Texas, used his social media platform on August 29, 2025, to address issues of international diplomacy and national security, with a particular focus on Iran and China.In a post made at 13:04...

Texas Approves Redistricting Law As Missouri Follows With Similar Effort

Home United States Texas Approves Redistricting Law As Missouri Follows With Similar Effort The Texas ratification came after the state's legislature passed the measure last week amid a nationwide redistricting battle. Texas Governor Greg Abbott...

Texas’ ban on this new technology is short-sighted and un-American

Starting Sept. 1, Texas joins six other states in banning the sale of cell-cultivated meat. It’s a move that feels more symbolic than substantive — after all, cell-cultivated meat is still in its infancy, produced in limited quantities and...

Texas Sexual Assault NDAs Become Void and Unenforceable in Texas

AUSTIN, TX – August 29, 2025 – September 1st marks a historic victory for sexual assault survivors in Texas, as “Trey’s Law” officially goes into effect. This groundbreaking legislation bans the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in civil...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs new congressional maps into law

Texas Activates Emergency Response for Heavy Rain Ahead of Labor Day

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott announced on August 29, 2025, that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency resources due to heavy rain expected over the Labor Day weekend. “Texas continues to...

RFK Jr. Set to Testify in Senate Following CDC Firings and Resignations

Lawmakers demand answers after sweeping leadership shakeup at nation’s top public health agency. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Sept. 4, days...

Severe Weather Alert: Texas on High Alert for Holiday Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected through Labor Day weekend and into the following week. Forecasts from the National...

Where to watch Texas A&M vs UTSA today: TV channel, streaming info

Texas A&M football opens its season against UTSA on Saturday, Aug. 30, kicking off a highly anticipated year for the Aggies. No. 21-ranked Texas A&M looks to improve upon its 8-5 finish in 2024 under first-year coach Mike Elko, and the Aggies have...

Lawyers clash on cause to dismiss Fed governor

A lawyer for Lisa Cook on Friday urged a U.S. judge to let the Federal Reserve governor keep her job while she fights President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her in a stunning assault on the central bank's independence. The case in the U.S....

Senator Rick Scott requests review of disaster funding use after California wildfires

Senator Rick Scott has asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for more transparency regarding federal disaster funding allocated to California, particularly in relation to wildfire management and response. In a letter addressed...

Another GOP Governor Caves to Trump’s Redistricting Blitz

Missouri’s Republican Governor Mike Kehoe has called state lawmakers for a special session to redraw Missouri’s congressional maps, after a push from President Donald Trump. In a video statement posted to social media, Kehoe explained his...

Missouri Governor Calls Special Session for Redistricting Amid Trump Pressure

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special session on Friday to redraw the state’s congressional maps, responding to requests from President Donald Trump. The session is set to begin next week, with lawmakers...

Missouri governor calls for map redraw

Missouri governor calls for map redraw JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said Friday that he is calling Missouri lawmakers into a special session to redraw the state's U.S. House districts as part of a growing national battle...

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 29, 2025

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s...

Marshall Mayor Aaron Haynie visits Kerr County, Texas, after floods

WNC officials visited Kerr County, Texas to learn from their experiences with recent flooding and share their own challenges and solutions. The WNC delegation, including officials from Lake Lure, Marshall, Avery County, and Asheville, represents...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Aggressively Expands in Texas

In true Texas style — where everything is bigger and bolder — The Peach Cobbler Factory is making a big splash in the Lone Star State. Since March 2024, the beloved Southern dessert brand has opened 12 new Texas locations, with six more on the way...

THC vape ban in Texas set to go in effect on Sept. 1

The ban will impact businesses from selling vapes that contain THC. AUSTIN, Texas — A new law in Texas is set to take effect on Monday, Sept. 1 that would ban certain vape products. During the 2025 Legislative Session, state lawmakers passed...