Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on Thursday appointed an immigration hard-liner and former political rival to be state…
To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right
When the Republican Party of Texas held its convention in Houston four years ago, Gov. Greg Abbott did…
First U.S. Screwworm Case Since 1960s Prompts Texas Emergency Response
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said on Friday that the state is working with the federal government to…
Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity?
On a recent Sunday morning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, Jim Rigby asked his congregation…
What to Know About the ICE Agent Arrested in Texas for a Shooting in Minnesota
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged with assault and filing a false police report about his encounter…
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins G.O.P. Race in San Antonio District
Carlos De La Cruz, an Air Force veteran and first-time candidate backed by President Trump, won a sharply…
Corpus Christi Faces Water Crisis as Drought and Industrial Growth Strain Supply
The mayor of Corpus Christi called an emergency meeting last month to deliver a dire warning: The city,…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics in Fight With Cities Over ICE
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has been engaged this month in a tense face-off with three of his…