Texas Lawmakers Are Again Pushing to Spend Millions on Kits to Find Missing Kids. Experts Say They Don’t Work.

This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. Two years ago, Texas lawmakers …

Chance for rain Friday in North Texas, clear skies for Mother's Day

‘Neither Work Nor Home’: Dairy Queens as Community Hubs in Rural Texas

Small-town Dairy Queen franchises, many dating back 40 years or more in Texas, have long served as accessible gathering spots. An online review of the local Dairy Queen put it plainly, though not perfectly: “Were we can talk to friends and family.” Though …

Casey Borba, Texas baseball team look to learn from Arkansas lessons

In celebraton of Jewish American History Month: From 1579 to today: 6 lesser-known facts about Jewish life in Texas

Jewish history in Texas is deeper and more expansive than you may realize. From early migration patterns to civic leadership, Jewish Texans play a significant role in shaping the Lone Star State’s past, present and future.  Here are six facts that …

Texas House OKs bill allowing election judges to carry guns at polls

Gov. Newsom Touts How Advanced California’s HSR Project Is Over Texas, While Ignoring Many Shortfalls

In a post on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom mocked how “advanced” California’s plans were for a high-speed rail system, comparing California High-Speed Rail to the proposed Texas Central High-Speed Rail Line. On Instagram, he showed this: California Vs. …

Texas Tech baseball vs. UCF: Preview, how to watch

Barring an unexpected finish, what's left for the Texas Tech baseball team is two Big 12 series sandwiched around one nonconference game and then the conference tournament. Everyone understands the Red Raiders will have to win the Big 12 tournament…

Texas GOP, Democrats Spar Over Broken Bail System

Houston and Harris County are at the center of a years-long debate over bail reform: how to ensure that potentially violent suspects stay jailed while awaiting trial but not punishing or discriminating against poor people who may not be guilty of the crime …

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sends Strong Message After Suggested Texas Changes

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has issued a firm response to social media discussions about changing the Texas Motor Speedway. After the dramatic race weekend last week, some took to social media to suggest the circuit could see similar changes to …