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This week on Texas Matters: Why are so many Texas public school campuses closing? We hear about the impact of vouchers, charter schools and the underfunding of the public school system. Also, a new law in Texas goes into effect in Texas on Sept. 1 — the right to repair your smart phone and other personal electronic devices. We hear what the new law covers and what it doesn't.
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About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren't covered by the governor's directive. -
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Christian Castro faces charges in Minnesota related to his alleged shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in northern Minneapolis in January. Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to sign an extradition warrant. -
As Republicans prepare for the party's first national midterm convention in Dallas, we asked Texas Republicans what — and who — defines the Lone Star State's GOP in 2026. -
On Wednesday evening, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), U.S. Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Rudy Yakam (R-Indiana) visited a VFW near the Mission Marquee Plaza in San Antonio, where they mingled with veterans and local officials at a campaign event for first-time congressional hopeful Carlos De La Cruz. -
How has the United States harnessed the power of Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and Big Oil against America’s enemies and allies?The US government is escalating economic wars against Russia, China, and Iran. But also Canada and Mexico — using tariffs and trade. But could these efforts backfire? -
Judges and the district attorney seek a funding cushion as federal COVID relief evaporates. -
The petition, to be filed in Collin County, seeks the transcripts from two rounds of testimony Paxton gave as part of a legal clash that entangled his financial adviser and former business associates. -
Former Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers alleges her First Amendment rights were violated before she resigned under pressure. -
Firefighters union delegates unanimously censured San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto amid lawsuits and grievances over labor disputes. -
When President Trump launched the war with Iran he said it would be over in four to five weeks. But it’s been dragging on for six months. Trump ran for president with the promise of no more “forever wars,” but has the war with Iran become a quagmire that has no end in sight. What are the consequences of being locked in a war with no clear rational for fighting and no exit.
