Texas

Two locally contested races helped drive 44.6 percent of Hemphill County’s 2,274 registered voters to the polls over the last three weeks.

Democrats Talarico, Crockett set first debateThe first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits.

Xcel Energy announces portfolio of new power projectsto meet growing demand in Texas and New MexicoResource portfolio supports electric reliability, grid resilience and economic growth

Canadian, Texas, May 15, 2025 — The Citadelle Art Museum honors the lives and legacy of its founders, Malouf and Therese Abraham, whose deep love for art, education, and community laid the foundation for what The Citadelle has become—and what it will continue to be. 

Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but, if finally enacted, SB 2, the voucher bill passed by the Senate, would make it increasingly more difficult for public school classrooms to be adequately funded and public school teachers to be adequately paid.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.

AMARILLO—Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to refund $53.3 million in fuel costs to Texas customers that will result in a one-time credit against electricity charges during the December billing cycle.If approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), customers will receive billing credits...

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.

AUSTIN – The state’s major energy industry reached new peaks last year with records set for both oil and gas production. The Railroad Commission regulates the Texas oil and gas industry and tallies production reports submitted by operators.