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Texas Ranks Among Worst States for Cycling, New Study Finds
A new nationwide study ranks Texas as one of the least cyclist-friendly states in the country, highlighting concerns over safety, infrastruc

Donovan Bridgeforth
6 days ago1 min read


Houston Council Approves Changes to ICE Cooperation Policy
The Houston City Council has approved changes to the city’s immigration enforcement policy, allowing limited cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under specific detention circumstances.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 221 min read


Corpus Christi Implements Water Cutbacks Amid Ongoing Drought
Officials in Corpus Christi have enacted new water restrictions as drought conditions continue to strain the region’s supply, prompting conc

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 221 min read


Texas Halts Oyster Harvesting in Galveston Bay
State officials have ordered the closure of key oyster harvesting areas in Galveston Bay due to declining oyster populations.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Baylor Faces Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Campus Event
Baylor University is facing renewed tension with the Baptist General Convention of Texas after hosting an LGBTQ+-related campus event that h

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Border Wall Expansion Battle Intensifies in Big Bend
A renewed effort to expand sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall through the Big Bend National Park region is drawing strong opposition fr

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Houston PD Officer fired after racist video
A Houston police officer has been terminated following the circulation of a video on social media that officials say contains racist remarks

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Ceasefire between U.S.-Iran reaches final day
A fragile ceasefire tied to escalating tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional actors including Israel and Lebanon has reac

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 211 min read


Texas Hemp Industry Faces Uncertainty Ahead of April 23 Hearing
Texas’ booming hemp industry is bracing for potential changes as lawmakers prepare for a key April 23 hearing that could reshape regulations

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 201 min read


Former NBA Center Greg Ostertag Running for Mayor in East Texas Town
Greg Ostertag is stepping into local politics, announcing his run for mayor in Mount Vernon.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 141 min read


Fun Day at Lincoln Park Ahead of Jacksonville City Council Election
A community-focused event is set to bring families together at Lincoln Park as city council candidate Katrina Choice hosts a “Fun Day” ahead of early voting.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 141 min read


Smokeable Hemp Ban Lifted in Texas
A Travis County judge has temporarily lifted Texas’ controversial ban on smokable hemp products, delivering a major win for the state’s multibillion-dollar hemp industry—at least for now.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Apr 121 min read


Rusk Council Rehires Former City Manager Amid Audit Crisis
The Rusk City Council approved a controversial move Tuesday, voting to temporarily rehire former City Manager Amanda Hill at $40 per hour to

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 241 min read


Texas Gas Could Reach $9 per Gallon if Oil Hits $250, Analysts Warn
Texas drivers may face a dramatic increase in gas prices if global oil markets worsen, analysts warn. In a worst-case scenario tied to escal

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 191 min read


Polymarket Shows Low Odds of Near-Term U.S.–Iran Ceasefire as Tensions Escalate
On the decentralized platform Polymarket, traders are assigning just about 4 % chance that an official U.S.–Iran ceasefire will be announced

Donovan Bridgeforth
Mar 12 min read


Road to the Midterms: Introduction - Unprecedented Times? by Zac Christian
Someone says it each time a major news story breaks, “We’re living in unprecedented times.” Immigration problems? Unprecedented. Clashes between protestors and law enforcement? Unprecedented. Political turmoil? Unprecedented.

TXAN Digital Staff
Feb 253 min read


Smith County Prepares to Proclaim February 25 as “Quincy Beavers Jr. Day”
Smith County leaders are preparing to honor a historic figure in local government.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 231 min read


TDCJ Tightens Book Policy to Curb Drug Smuggling in State Prisons
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is rolling out new restrictions on books mailed to inmates in an effort to stop illegal narcotics f

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 201 min read


Rusk Partners with LION Institute to Strengthen Police Leadership and Culture
The City of Rusk is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening leadership, culture, and long-term stability within the Rusk Police De

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 181 min read


Ken Paxton to Appear at Tyler Rally Hosted by Lone Star Liberty PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to appear in Tyler tonight for a rally hosted by the Lone Star Liberty PAC.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Feb 161 min read
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