Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Robb Elementary students and teachers who argued failures by the Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County contributed to a botched response to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. The court’s order,…
Read MoreCornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn on Friday came out against top Texas Republicans’ efforts to close the state’s GOP primaries, warning that to do so would be “paving the way to minority party status.” Texas is one of 17 states with open primaries, where eligible voters…
Read MoreDolores Huerta tells Texas Democrats to organize and “save democracy” in surprise convention appearance
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI — Dolores Huerta, the iconic Latina labor and civil rights leader, addressed Texas Democrats in a surprise Q&A on stage at the state party’s convention Friday, urging the crowd of rank-and-file activists to go all out in stirring up voter turnout this fall and…
Read MoreDemocratic land commissioner nominee diagnosed with cancer, announces he’s in remission
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 Benjamin Flores, the Democratic nominee for Texas land commissioner, said Friday that he is in remission, two weeks after his campaign revealed he had been diagnosed with leukemia. Flores provided the update on his health while addressing Texas Democratic Convention attendees in Corpus…
Read MoreAbbott trolls Talarico with tacos and cattle at Texas Democratic Convention, ignoring opponent Hinojosa
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI — As thousands gathered Friday for the first full day of the Texas Democratic Convention, a pair of Texas Longhorns down the street gazed listlessly at the Corpus Christi Bay. Gov. Greg Abbott and his campaign commissioned the bulls, 18-year-old Buckero and 17-year-old Dallas.…
Read MoreJames Talarico, Gina Hinojosa attack GOP with parallel populist pitches at Texas Democratic Convention
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI — James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, who will lead Texas Democrats’ ticket in November, closed the first full day of their party’s state convention Friday with speeches that sharply focused on populist economic politics and accused Republicans of fixating on culture wars to distract…
Read MoreTexas Republicans have a data center problem
By Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune May 7, 2026 This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. The Republican Party has felt like home to Rena Schroeder since her teenage years when she joined a high school club for conservative Latinos. She cast her first presidential vote for Ronald Reagan. And she’s lost friends over her…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of June 28 – July 4
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. All westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of…
Read More28TH Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks, & Parade
WAXAHACHIE (June 29, 2026) – The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 28th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks, & Parade. The patriotic celebration begins on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex (151 Broadhead Rd.). Bring your family and friends…
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