Republicans 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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Texas ‘grows’ organic agriculture through education, research and opportunity
From dairy to cotton, producers explore organics with Texas A&M AgriLife support programs September 24, 2026 – by Kay Ledbetter Growing organic in Texas has never been easier. Much of that is due to the hard work of growers and their collaborations with Texas A&M AgriLife to build the state’s organics industry. Texas leads all…
Read MoreDoctors and hospitals to see lower Medicaid payments in three dozen states
By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline September 24, 2026 New federal rules likely will force three dozen states to reduce their annual Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by a total of more than $50 billion — potentially shrinking the number of providers willing to see Medicaid patients, according to a new analysis. The analysis in the…
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