Fort Worth congressman leading charge against Texas redistricting
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey is not just mad — he’s fighting mad. The Fort Worth Democrat’s congressional seat…
Longtime Tarrant County rep won’t seek reelection, known for bipartisan engagement
Longtime Republican Rep. Giovanni Capriglione announced Wednesday he is not seeking reelection to the Texas House, ending a…
Fort Worth ISD passes cellphone policy as Texas law limits use during school hours
When the school year starts, in districts across the state, students won’t be able to use cellphones or…
Texas Lawmakers to Tackle Redistricting, Flood Response and More in Special Session
An already packed special session agenda grew exponentially last week — due in part to the catastrophic Hill…
Congressional redistricting, including in Houston, on Texas governor’s agenda for special legislative session – Houston Public Media
Jack Morgan/Texas Public Radio Governor Greg Abbott speaks at press conference in Kerr County on Tuesday, July 8,…
Letters to the Editor — Texas floods, Dallas County jail, politics, dishonesty
Rainy day is here, governor Gov. Greg Abbott should add the Legislature’s recently rejected bill to improve emergency…
Sen. Phil King predicts legal victory as Texas schools begin displaying Ten Commandments
AUSTIN — After scoring a legislative victory with a new law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments,…
As Birdwell plans retirement from Senate, Cook launches campaign to be his successor
AUSTIN — In a further reshuffling of Tarrant County’s legislative delegation, state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, announced his…
Gov. Greg Abbott sets date for special election in North Texas Senate seat
AUSTIN — The election for the North Texas seat held by former state Sen. Kelly Hancock will be…
Dallas Community Park project gets $3M grant from the state
DALLAS – A long-awaited Fair Park project aimed at connecting nearby Dallas residents is getting a funding boost…