By Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2026   State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt won the Democratic nomination for Texas comptroller in March. Join The Texas Tribune at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 in Austin or online when Eckhardt sits down with Matthew Watkins, the Tribune’s editor-in-chief, for a conversation about the candidate’s…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court weakened but did not eliminate a key provision of the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, making it harder to bring voter discrimination claims against electoral maps while stopping short of a widely anticipated full strikedown.  The ruling will likely help Texas in…

SMITHVILLE, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service, joined by officials from The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M AgriLife and local community leaders, officially broke ground April 29 on a new regional office in Smithville. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant investment in the region’s emergency response capabilities and natural resource stewardship. The new facility…

BEAUMONT, Texas – Five members of a Houston drug trafficking organization have been sentenced to lengthy terms in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Salvador Abraham Gomez, also known as Chop and Chief, 45, pleaded guilty to conspiracy…

By Betty Bivins Cook During the “tourist day” my daughter enjoyed during her families recent stay at beautiful Lake Bob Sandlin, she visited an antique store downtown that we’ve visited several times in the past, usually finding a treasure that came home with us. This time was no exception. In one booth, she noticed a…

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson April 29, 2026 Same-day and next-day service now available for many business filings AUSTIN — The Office of the Texas Secretary of State today announced the expansion of Texas Express, the agency’s expedited business filing service, to include business formations and other registration services. The new offerings build on…

DALLAS, TEXAS, April 28, 2026—The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) Annual Report, now available at fhlb.com. The report highlights a year of progress in addressing housing affordability challenges, strengthening homeownership pathways and advancing resiliency in its five‑state District. “Each year, the Affordable Housing…

AUSTIN — A Jacksonville, Texas resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Million Dollar Loteria. The ticket was purchased at Champs Food Mart, located at 329 N. Bolton St., in Jacksonville. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. For selling the prize winning ticket, the retailer…

After Hurricane Harvey Destroyed our Historic Clubhouse, Houston’s Premier Public Golf Facility Rises Back — Bigger, Brighter, and Unprecedented in South Texas   HOUSTON, Texas — April 24, 2026 — Cypresswood Golf Club, one of Houston’s most storied 36-hole, daily fee golf facilities, today announced the milestone beam signing for its new elevated clubhouse —…