By Acacia Coronado, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2026 Austin ISD’s effort to stave off a possible state takeover suffered a major setback Thursday after the Texas Education Agency rejected the district’s plan to hand three struggling middle schools to an external nonprofit operator. In a letter sent Thursday to Superintendent Matias Segura, TEA officials said Texas Council for…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2026 Five straight years of record heat, sporadic rainfall and divided leadership has Corpus Christi in danger of becoming the first U.S. city to run short of water. Only rain — lots of it — can keep the coastal city from that grim fate. Accessible sources of…

By The Waco Bridge, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2026 Jim Wallingsford drove his white Chevy truck one morning last month down North Walnut Street in Lacy Lakeview, dodging potholes on his way to inspect a repair project on a sewer lift station. As public works director for this Waco suburb of 8,000 residents, Wallingsford…

Reports of vandalism and property damage fell in almost every U.S. state between January and April 2025 and the same period in 2026, according to a new analysis of FBI crime data. The study, conducted by iSelect, compared incidents recorded between January and April 2026 with the same period in 2025 to identify where reports…

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the appointment of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee. Created by the 89th Texas Legislature under Senate Bill 21, the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advisory Committee is a five-member committee comprising Hancock and experts in investments and digital assets. Committee members will advise Hancock regarding…

Savings plans can provide tomorrow’s education at today’s prices View as a webpage  /  Share NATIONAL 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS DAY Texas plans guide pathway to higher education For many students, May marks the close of the school year — a time to celebrate hard work and successful steps toward life goals. It’s also a smart…

  USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Events Kick Off June 1   TEXAS — Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. To combat this, USPS is sharing vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers and ensure uninterrupted mail delivery.   A monthlong Dog Bite Awareness campaign begins…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Darrell Charles Coleman, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine before U.S.…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont convicted felon has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Micheal Corbin, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Latisha Mae Thebeau, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine…