By Eleanor Klibanoff and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2026 The Texas Supreme Court rejected Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu and other Democratic lawmakers from office Friday, saying that the Legislature was able to secure their attendance and restore a quorum last summer without involvement from the court.…

By Terri Langford and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2026 The Texas attorney general has secured an unusual settlement over child transgender care that compels Texas Children’s Hospital to create the nation’s first ever “detransition clinic” in addition to paying the state $10 million.  According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, the multidisciplinary clinic…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2026 U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a $1.7 billion federal contract listed for border wall construction in the Big Bend region, fueling public confusion over the project after a previous assurance from a top agency official that no barriers would be built at the region’s national…

Bowie County   Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures. Lane shift at Exit 220 A/Interstate 369 south/U.S. Highway (U.S.) 59 south.…

By Jamey Boyum Published: May 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM CDT UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – After a routine traffic stop, 11 undocumented people were detained in Upshur County Thursday evening. Read more: https://www.kltv.com/2026/05/16/11-turned-over-ice-following-upshur-county-traffic-stop/

Work to take place at night April 22, 2026 ATLANTA – A portion of State Highway 11 in Pittsburg is scheduled for rehabilitation soon, according to plans awarded in December by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This project will cover an area of 0.7 miles from south of the Union Pacific Railroad to U.S. Highway…

Friend, Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note.   This week, we dive into a huge scandal involving former Texas Lottery Executive Director Gary Grief. He was indicted on felony charges last month over a rigged $95 million jackpot drawing in 2023. But just a few days later, the case was dismissed, and Grief appeared to get…

Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or simply seeking extra space, selecting the right storage facility is crucial to safeguarding your belongings. The self-storage industry has seen significant growth and changes in recent years, so making an informed decision is more important than ever. Industry Overview As of 2025, the U.S. self-storage industry includes more than 52,000…

DENTON — FEMA recently approved more than $489.1 million in funding to support recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. This includes $467.6 million to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $21.5 million for recovery work related to past natural disasters. This regional funding is part of FEMA’s announcement of $5.6 billion in…