Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered evidence of a Texas water treatment plant breach allegedly orchestrated by a group linked to Russian military hackers. In January, hackers reportedly...
Local County’s GOP Releases Notice on Rep
The Rockwall County Republican Party posted a notice for county voters claiming that Texas Rep. Justin Holland has acted in direct opposition to the party. The major responsibilities of the GOP are...
TX Abortion Law Trumps Fed Guidance, Court Says
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the federal government’s guidance on emergency abortions does not preempt Texas state law.
Paxton Family, Republicans Targeted by Swatters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton of McKinney, were “swatted” on New Year’s Day in an escalation of a recent and dangerous trend of Republican elected officials...
Abbott Applauds Operation Lone Star’s Success
Gov. Greg Abbott looked back at the work of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard during 2023 and applauded the two agencies for a historic year as they worked together...
Narcotics in Bloom at Border, $10M Seized
A recent search by patrol agents at the Texas-Mexico border yielded over $10 million in narcotics stashed in commercial flower arrangements. Traffickers of illicit items continue to test U.S....
2023 Brings Over 6,500 Wildfires in Texas
Last year, firefighters in Texas responded to 6,534 wildfires across the state. This number is a little over half the wildfires Texas firefighters responded to in 2022. The over 6,500 wildfires in...
New Texas Mayor John Whitmire Sworn In
Former Texas Sen. John Whitmire was officially sworn in as Houston's new mayor by Harris County Justice of the Peace Victor Trevino III one minute after midnight on Monday. Whitmire became the 63rd...
Woman Sentenced in Human Smuggling Conspiracy
An Arizona woman was sentenced to 135 months in El Paso federal court after pleading guilty to her involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of two unlawful migrants....
TX GOP Primary Voters To Consider Propositions
Thirteen propositions will be going before Texas Republicans on their primary ballots in March.
Who’s Running for Texas Railroad Commissioner?
A position at Texas’ oldest and one of its most powerful state agencies will be featured on the 2024 ballot. Incumbent Christi Craddick plans to run once again for her seat on the Railroad...
‘Classic Black’ Tops TxDMV’s Specialty Plates
This year's top-selling specialty license plate in Texas is 'Classic Black' — a mid-1900s design that has regained popularity in the Lone Star State. The second-most popular specialty plate in 2023...
New Year Means New Laws in Texas
Texans woke up to several new laws on New Year's Day, some tackling teen issues and others doubling tax exemptions. The 88th legislative session saw the passing of a multitude of bills, many of...
‘One-Stop-Shop’ Model Restores Homeless Man
The "one-stop-shop" model of Haven for Hope is continuing to restore the lives of those who are experiencing homelessness. A homeless man in San Antonio named Nate shared in an interview posted on...
TX Criminal Appeals Judges Slots to Open Up
Texas’ highest court that oversees criminal appeals will see three available seats on 2024’s general election ballot. Each of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals incumbent judges – all of whom are...
Three Spots on TX Supreme Court on 2024 Ballot
Voters will have the opportunity to sway the makeup of Texas’ highest court in the 2024 election. Three places on the Supreme Court of Texas will be featured on the forthcoming general election...
Unlawful Crossings High Despite Arrests
Unlawful crossings into the U.S. remain high despite thousands having been incarcerated for trespassing. Roughly 10,000 unlawful migrants have been arrested in Gov. Greg Abbott’s “arrest and jail”...
Court Upholds Texas Voting Requirements
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted to uphold the rule in Texas that requires a "wet ink" signature on voter registration. The opinion upholding the requirement for a "wet ink" signature...
Texas House Bound to See Some DFW Shake-Ups
All 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives are up for grabs in ’24. DX lays out the candidates — incumbent, challenger, and freshman alike.
VIDEO: Thousands Gather to Unlawfully Enter U.S.
A new video posted on social media shows thousands of unlawful migrants preparing to enter the U.S. as the country continues to deal with a crisis at the southern border. Auden B. Cabell, a citizen...
Pregnant TX Teen, Boyfriend Found Dead in Car
A two-day search for a missing pregnant teen and her boyfriend reached a devastating conclusion on Tuesday after their bodies were found inside a car in San Antonio. Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and...