Texas voters to weigh 17 Constitutional Amendments

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments in the Nov. 4 general election. The Texas Constitution, written in 1876, has been amended more than 500 times. Amendments are frequent because the state’s charter restricts...

Texas's Wilderness Could Pay The Price For More Security Along The U.S.-Mexico Border--But Is It Worth It?

Federal lands have been at the epicenter of government discussions throughout the year. From a new controversial mining road through Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve to millions of acres of public lands opening up to coal...

Texas lawmakers, industry leaders plan to make Texas nuclear capital of world

(The Center Square) – Texas is pushing nuclear energy after the legislature advanced new legislation that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law. Texas is currently the epicenter of new nuclear and AI projects as deals continue to be made in the...

Houston Police, Sheriff's Office to Get New Headquarters

Harris County's largest law enforcement agencies are set to spend more than $210 million in coming years on new headquarters near downtown Houston. Houston's city council last week approved an agreement that could total more than $100 million to...

Texas Proposition 15: Parental rights in the state constitution

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — On November 4, 2025, 17 constitutional amendments are on the ballot for Texas voters. Our ongoing series will explain what the amendments say, what they mean, why they are on the ballot, and the arguments for and against their...

Houston County’s E-SPLOST renewal heads to voters with $275M in funding on the line. Here's how

Extending a one-cent tax at checkout could raise $275 million for Houston County schools — funding new buildings, renovations, tech upgrades and safety improvements. HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Houston County school leaders say E-SPLOST dollars have...

Government shutdown East Texas food pantries

Both PATH and a food pantry based at an East Texas church are seeing an increase in clients amid the government shutdown. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 7:32 AM CDT October 16, 2025 Updated: 7:32 AM CDT October 16, 2025

Houston Keeps Property Tax Rate Flat Despite Budget Deficit

Houston leaders voted Wednesday to keep the city’s property tax rate unchanged, opting to dip further into savings rather than raise taxes to address a growing budget gap. City Council Splits on Vote The 12–3 vote, with one member absent, keeps...

Governor declares Friday as day of mourning for death of Alomar Conde

Former major leaguer Santos “Sandy” Alomar Conde, a native of Salinas, during his stint as a member of the New York Mets coaching staff (2005-2009). (Instagram via nym_news) Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Wednesday declared this Friday, Oct. 17,...

Texas students can now submit applications to all public colleges for free this week

SAN ANTONIO - Texas students can now apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying application fees, thanks to a new state law. The initiative, known as Free College Application Week, runs this...

Houston Teen with Autism Back in Federal Custody After Emergency Surgery

A 15-year-old undocumented Houston teen with autism is back in federal custody just days after undergoing emergency surgery, sparking outrage from his family and advocates. Missing Teen Found, Then Detained Emmanuel Gonzalez Garcia disappeared 10...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.16.25

Good Thursday morning. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds remains in a dominant position in the Republican Primary for Governor, polling shows. A new St. Pete Polls survey shows Donalds would win more than 39% of the vote in a Republican Primary against Lt....

Mayor Watson unveils plan to prioritize health, safety, happiness of Austin's children

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin is taking a big step toward putting kids at the center of the city’s future. Mayor Kirk Watson launched a new initiative aimed at making Austin the best place in America to be a kid. Austin is home to about 176,000 children,...

Texas DPS leads US with new helicopter drone detection tech, enhancing public safety

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on Wednesday that it has become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to deploy Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ACUS). DPS said this innovative technology,...

Hydrogen Drayage Trucks: TALKE USA’s Zero-Emission Game-Changer in Houston

Houston, Texas – picture a place where the Port of Houston hums twenty-four-seven and giant chemical tanks line the horizon. Every day, hundreds of diesel trucks grind along a 60-mile loop from Mont Belvieu to Gulf Coast terminals, hauling...

What do you want to know about Texas’ 2026 midterm elections?

By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2025 Dozens of positions with the power to write laws, enforce policies or settle legal disputes are up for election in 2026. This includes particularly powerful offices such as: One of Texas’ two...

Sen. Tuberville appeared on infamous conspiracy theorist’s show to attack “Sharia law”

Last Thursday, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville attacked “Sharia law,” claimed the Biden administration was trying to “build an army” of undocumented immigrants, and called Democratic politicians “absolutely mentally retarded” over the course of a...

Travel insurance companies see an uptick in purchases amid government shutdown

TEXAS — Travel insurance companies like InsureMyTrip say they have seen an uptick in travelers buying travel insurance for their trips. “We actually have seen a slight uptick in travel insurance for October, which, typically, September-October...

Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's race for governor

Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia governor's race and starring in two new digital ads for her campaign. "Virginia's elections are some of the most important in the country this...

Houston city leaders vote against raising property tax rate despite unclear plan for ballooning deficit

Justin Doud/Houston Public Media Pictured are Mayor John Whitmire and members of the Houston City Council on June 4, 2025. For the second time in as many years, the Houston City Council granted Mayor John Whitmire's request to not raise the city's...