Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune August 6, 2026 LUBBOCK — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said Thursday that Republicans are going to lose some statewide elections this year because of data centers, which has become a heated issue for Texas across the state. In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Miller also called…
Read MoreHarris County DA says independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting will cost $2.5 million
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 6, 2026 The Harris County District Attorney said Thursday that its investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston last month by immigration agents will cost an estimated $2.52 million over three years. “We don’t know when this litigation or investigation is going to end,”…
Read MoreAppeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune August 6, 2026 An all-Republican Texas appeals court has delivered another blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge of the State Fair’s firearms ban, just over a month before the annual weekslong event returns to Dallas. In his 2024 lawsuit against the city and the private nonprofit that operates…
Read MoreScooter safety prevents crashes
As e-scooter uses increases, TxDOT urges riders to follow the same rules as bicyclists Download video August 6, 2026 ATLANTA – Electric scooters are a common way for Texans to get around, especially in urban areas. But while they offer convenience and flexibility, e-scooters also introduce new safety challenges on streets and sidewalks. Crashes involving…
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Buckeye Football Camp
Left to Right: FRONT ROW: Frank Dodd, Liam Jordan, Trent Green, Preston Torralva, Devon Jordan, Kaden Canady 2nd ROW: Kase Thibodaux, Jaxon Johnson, Caleb Edwards, Braden Mulligan, Barrett Harborth, Kian Dunbar, Antonio Henderson, Bowie Tefteller, Israel Macedo, Mason Fannon, Turner Bryant, Asher Dodd, Jace Rucker, Cason Seahorn, Easton Lipsey, Brooks Gault, Jackson Dempsey, King Duffey…
Read MoreFracas over reducing Tarrant County polling locations highlights public distrust over how the county runs elections
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Aug 6, 2026 at 5:45am 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. Tuesday’s chaotic public…
Read MoreA border agent killed a migrant who crossed into Starr County. Eight months later, it’s still under investigation.
By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune August 6, 2026 Shortly before Christmas last year, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed Isaias Sanchez Barbosa, a 31-year-old Mexican, after he crossed the Rio Grande with a group of other migrants into Starr County. The federal agent said he shot Sanchez Barbosa in self defense amid a…
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