Texas’ unemployment rate is among the nation’s worst — but experts say it signals a growing economy

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Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana

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Legislative marathon delays criminal trial for North Texas House member charged with felony

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Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat

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Can John Sharp protect his maroon empire?

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‘They just tried to scare us’: Anti-abortion centers teach sex ed inside some Texas public schools

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Congress averts government shutdown with last-minute scramble

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Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner

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Gov. Greg Abbott says special lawmaking session will begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers

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Federal judge throws out hiring discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M

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