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By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 A congressional committee is demanding Travis County District Attorney José Garza provide them with years’ worth of documents and communications related to his office’s prosecution of non-citizens and communication with immigration officials. A letter from three Republican members of the committee on Monday, including Rep. Chip…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026   Longtime public official Jane Nelson is stepping down as Texas’ top election officer later this summer, after more than three years at the helm. As rumors swirl about who Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint as the next secretary of state, TribCast dives into the challenges…

By Berenice Garcia, Jayme Lozano Carver, Stephen Simpson and Hien An Ngo, The Texas Tribune June 12, 2026 A small fly has the potential to impart a big impact on Texas’ beef and agricultural industry. On June 3, the New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County by the U.S. Department…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 Corpus Christi got welcome news Tuesday when the city’s projected water emergency was delayed to September 2027 after recent rains boosted some of the region’s reservoirs. The city was initially bracing for a Level 1 emergency — the point when water demand is projected to be…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 A majority of Texans oppose the construction of data centers in their community, including nearly two-thirds of Texans living in rural areas, according to a new poll published Tuesday. The survey of 1,200 self-reported registered voters conducted by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project comes as…

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2026 Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are neck and neck in the race for U.S. Senate, according to a new poll released Tuesday by the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin. Paxton led Talarico 43% to 42%, with a 3.5-point margin…

LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland There are a mixture of Biblical interpretations about eternal salvation, including the idea that Jesus will save everyone. This concept is traced back to the most popular verse in the Bible, as John 3:16 states that God so loved the “world” that he gave his only son, that…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Neches felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Jordan Lee Davis, 36, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison by…

  |  June 23, 2026  | Austin, TX – French Legation State Historic Site is bringing one of the world’s most popular sports to its lawn and inviting the community to join a series of free watch parties during the Round of 32 and Quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beginning June 30, the…

  June 23, 2026 TEMPLE, Texas — Across Texas, no two acres are exactly alike, and effective conservation starts by recognizing that difference. Through the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Program, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), provides landowners with customized, science-based…