Texas

PEN Reports Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans

PEN America reported a record 11,982 book bans in U.S. public schools in 2025-26, with Texas alone logging over 8,100 after SB13.

Man Shot by ICE Agent in North Austin, Officials Say

An ICE officer shot a man in north Austin on Sept. 20, 2026; Chief Lisa Davis said he was serious but stable after at least one shot. Council member Mike Siegel said the officer rammed the car and fired at least five times.

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Meme on Texas diesel export limits trends among left users

Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week

Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

Rising Beef Prices Drive Barbecue Menu Cuts, Closures

Beef prices rising sharply are forcing Texas and other U.S. barbecue joints to trim menus by dropping staples like brisket and ribs, with some establishments closing as margins tighten. Owners say the higher costs—from beef to diesel—are unsustainable at current levels, prompting cost-cutting measures while trying to maintain quality and affordable options for customers.

Texas Is Booming On A Brittle Power Grid, Posing ‘Disastrous’ Risks For All Of America

Texas’ economy and population are growing rapidly compared to the rest of the country, but the state’s power grid is fragile enough to pose risks that extend far beyond its borders. The Electric Reliability Council of…

Texas Authorities Arrest ‘Most Wanted’ Criminal Illegal Immigrant

Texas law enforcement has already nabbed the number one fugitive on its “10 Most Wanted Illegal Immigrants” list just days after it launched. The Texas Department of Public Safety apprehended Victor Hugo Chox Gonzalez…

Texas’ Power Grid Could Be Pushed To The Brink Again This Summer, Utility Exec Says

A power grid system serving nearly 30 million Americans could again approach failure this summer, a local utility executive told the San Antonio Express-News. Rudy Garza, CEO of the San Antonio-owned utility company CPS…