New data centers won’t be able to join the Texas power grid until state regulators complete a review of their energy and water usage, under a new directive from the governor.
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A new Texas prohibition on Delta-8 THC is creating confusion for consumers and businesses while raising concerns that some users will turn to illegal marijuana.
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Democratic state Sen. José Menéndez of San Antonio blasted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s new religious-liberty initiative. He said it could deepen divisions among Texans while distracting public schools from their educational mission.
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A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,400 people, as armed conflict and reduced international assistance complicate efforts to contain the virus.
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Texas retailers stopped selling many popular hemp-derived THC products on Friday. But vendors can still put Delta-9 products on their shelves for now. What's next for the Texas hemp industry?
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has directed state senators to explore expanding religious expression in Texas public life, continuing a broader push by Republican leaders to increase religion’s presence in schools and government.
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Jones proposed another vote on the public funding for the San Antonio Spurs’ downtown arena in light of the city’s $158 million budget gap.
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Festival organizers say proposed cuts to city funding could reduce author appearances, school visits and programming at the free annual event.
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During his time as mayor of Austin from 2015 through 2023, the capital city grew by 20%, saw homelessness become a crisis and faced off against a Republican state government that threatened to take over the city. In Adler's new book, "Hot Seat — Hot City," he reflects on his days at city hall and warns about coming threats to democracy in Texas.
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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico visited a San Antonio union training center Thursday, where he discussed organized labor, the economy, immigration enforcement and data centers.
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The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.