Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — A handful of Senate Republicans this week joined Democrats to oppose a controversial Trump nominee and vote against the president’s “anti-weaponization fund” and East Wing ballroom — the latest display of defection from a band of GOP moderates, retiring members and vulnerable incumbents in…
Read MoreTexas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer
By Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 A rural North Texas county that appears to be the first in the state to pass a data center moratorium has rescinded the measure after being sued by a developer for $100 million in damages. The Hill County Commissioners on Thursday voted unanimously to end the…
Read MoreSecond screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
By Stephen Simpson, Berenice Garcia and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune June 5, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, just hours after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the screwworm’s arrival in Texas. The second case was…
Read MoreVoices of Veterans: Corporal Joseph Esparza Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines During the Iraq/Afghanistan War
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. This week, we highlight the service of Corporal (Cpl.) Joseph Esparza who served in the U.S. Marines during the Iraq/Afghanistan War.…
Read MoreNRCS Texas ready to provide assistance to producers with the New World Screwworm
TEMPLE, June 6, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is ready to support ranchers along the southern border with technical assistance and resources to reduce the risk of potential for New World Screwworm (NWS). By integrating conservation practices and activities, NRCS can help to mitigate the…
Read MoreTHSBCA releases 2026 All Star roster
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 All Star roster for our 52nd annual All Star games. The 1-4A game is Saturday at 12:00 noon ,June 13 at. Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The 5-6A game is Sunday June 14 at 11:00 also at Dell Diamond. 2026_All_Star_Media_Release_Roster
Read MoreArrest made in Deadly Hit and Run Crash.
HENDERSON COUNTY, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has arrested 18-year-old Alexis Davila of Athens, Texas, for failure to stop and Render Aid, Involving Death and tampering with physical Evidence in the February 2026 deadly hit-and-run crash on FM 2709. This arrest comes after an investigation conducted by Texas State Troopers. On 2/25/2026,…
Read MoreDPS Opens New Driver License Office in League City
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the opening of the new League City Driver License (DL) office. Customers can now schedule an appointment online for this location at 1202 State Highway 3. Using funding appropriated by the 87th Texas Legislature in 2021, the 12-counter facility offers all standard…
Read MoreCollin County man arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States
SHERMAN, Texas – A Collin County man has been arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Ronnie “Chip” Austin, Jr., 56, of Allen, was charged in a criminal complaint with making threats against the President of…
Read MoreDPS Launches Operation Safe Summer
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is launching Operation Safe Summer – a coordinated initiative to provide enhanced patrols in high-volume pedestrian corridors in central areas of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth this summer. The operation aims to strengthen public safety and deter criminal activity so visitors and residents…
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