Cattle associations say ICE operations are disrupting Texas agriculture industry, will cause higher beef prices
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2026 Three organizations representing thousands of ranchers in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas issued a joint statement Friday warning operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are disrupting the agricultural community and will make beef prices spike again. Their statement is the beef’s industry latest salvo against…
Read MoreTexas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schools
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2026 The Democratic legislator responsible for a provision in Texas law that allows the education commissioner to take over underperforming school districts stood by it Friday, saying his top priority was “fixing the public schools.” State Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. said he opposes the removal of…
Read MoreRepublicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2026 A day after the leader of the Texas House Democratic Caucus predicted the state’s minority party will flip the Texas House, a GOP lawmaker said Friday the math does not add up for them and Republicans should retain control of the chamber. “If Republican voters turn…
Read MoreDelayed voter applications highlight the difficulties of registering in Texas, experts say
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Sep 25, 2026 at 8:29pm EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Texas’ backlog of…
Read MoreJon Rosenthal says he and Bo French agreed to first major debate between Texas statewide candidates
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2026 Bo French, the Republican candidate for railroad commissioner who has been under fire for making racist social media posts about University of Texas students, will face off against Democrat nominee Jon Rosenthal in a debate next month, Rosenthal said Friday. The two candidates are seeking…
Read MoreGilmer 49, Sunnyvale 28
Gilmer Buckeyes Roll Past Sunnyvale, 49-28, to Close Non-District Play GILMER — The Gilmer Buckeyes wrapped up their non-district schedule with a statement win Friday night, defeating the previously unbeaten Sunnyvale Raiders 49-28 at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The victory pushes Gilmer to 4-1 on the season and extends their winning streak to four games following…
Read MoreCatholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune September 25, 2026 The Trump administration lifted a funding ban for the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, which operates a migrant shelter in McAllen, said Sister Norma Pimentel during a Texas Tribune Festival panel on Friday. Pimentel was asked by Niala Boodhoo, an events host for…
Read MoreFarm safety net elections now open for 2026 crop year
Free online decision tool helps producers weigh farm safety net options before Dec. 11 deadline September 25, 2026 – by Adam Russell Texas farmers have until Dec. 11 to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage, ARC, and Price Loss Coverage, PLC, for the 2026 crop year. A free online tool from the Texas A&M Agricultural and…
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