Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican Party of Texas Chair Matt Rinaldi announced Friday that he will not seek reelection,...
Read MoreMar 18, 2024 | State News
Republican Party of Texas Chair Matt Rinaldi announced Friday that he will not seek reelection,...
Read MoreMar 18, 2024 | State News
Police were called last year to the home of Abraham George — a frontrunner to lead the Republican...
Read MoreMar 11, 2024 | State News
The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit standardized test scores for fall 2025 enrollment, reinstating the requirement suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic. UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell stated that test scores help identify student readiness for college and aid in placing them in suitable majors, particularly for more challenging courses like engineering and business. The university will offer an early action process for fall 2025 applicants, allowing them to apply by October 15 for an earlier, nonbinding decision.
Read MoreMar 9, 2024 | State News
A tragic helicopter crash along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas claimed the lives of three individuals, including two National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent. The crash, involving a UH-72 Lakota helicopter, occurred during operations for the federal Southwest border support mission near La Grulla, 30 miles west of McAllen. The Department of Defense confirmed a fourth soldier was injured and that the helicopter was not associated with Operation Lone Star, the state’s border enforcement mission.
Read MoreMar 2, 2024 | State News
The largest wildfire in Texas history has burned over 1 million acres in the Panhandle, killing at least two people and causing extensive damage to livestock, crops, and infrastructure. Dry and windy weather is expected to continue, making it challenging for firefighters to contain the blaze. Investigations into the fire’s origin are ongoing, with lawsuits already filed against utility companies alleging their equipment may have sparked the fire. Get the latest updates as firefighters continue battling the massive fires.
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