By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “Former Speaker Dade Phelan won’t seek reelection to Texas House” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

By Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “As STAAR test overhaul heads for a House vote, Democrats bemoan concessions to the Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…

Texas Crop and Weather Report Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said. In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.92 a year ago, said David Anderson,…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…

By Drew Shaw, Fort Worth Report Aug. 20, 2025 “Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…