On the Texas-Mexico border, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gives an owl protected status, seeks to declare two mussel species endangered

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Booksellers sue over Texas law requiring them to rate books for appropriateness

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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat

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Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture

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Watch how a Texas professor used art to honor Uvalde’s lost kids

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners

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As Texas’ heat wave continues, tell us how you’re coping

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U.S. sues Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott declines to remove floating border barrier

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As Texas swelters, crops and cattle are increasingly at risk

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Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him

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