Rather than hold a special election early to make sure voters in the 18th Congressional District had a representative, Gov. Greg Abbott opted to set the special election for November, leaving the seat vacant and sparking outrage among Houston Democrats.
A booming travel industry is sending more and more tourists to Texas. These two dozen destinations were deemed the busiest in 2025.
Statesman photographers capture the dramatic change in Travis Lake's landscape in the days after deadly floods overwhelmed Central Texas.
For those who remain near the riverbanks, the sense of danger lingers through bacteria, infection and disease.
Republicans already have a commanding majority in the Texas congressional delegation. Now President Trump is demanding even more seats.
Texas loves miniature stores, and the Swedish home goods giant, IKEA, is opening its first small-scale store in Texas.
Students from Burnet to Leander are organizing donation drives, clearing debris and helping families recover.
A low-pressure system near Florida has a 40% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center, raising concerns about additional rainfall in already flood-stricken Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott refuses to release emails with Elon Musk, citing privacy concerns and potential embarrassment, while critics call the move an abuse of public records laws.
The National Weather Service issued an urgent flood warning at 1:14 a.m. July 4th. Camp personnel did not start moving girls to safety for at least 46 minutes, resulting in 27 deaths.
The Round Rock City Council approved reducing the scale of a multifamily housing project near downtown, citing market and construction challenges, while addressing floodplain concerns.
Data from the Austin Board of Realtors shows home sales and prices dipping in June, further easing a market that has long been challenging for buyers.
The market shift continued in June with prices down, inventory up and buyers gaining a little more leverage amid lingering affordability concerns.
State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general, becoming the first Democrat in the race to replace Republican Ken Paxton, who is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.
Restaurants in Austin like JuiceLand, P. Terry's, and La La Land Kind Cafe are pouring out support for Central Texas flood victims, raising nearly $500,000 for relief efforts.
As many who lost their homes look to rebuild in the same spot, Texas counties do not have enough authority to regulate redevelopment in a safe way, experts warn.
Gov. Greg Abbott said three people remain missing in Travis County after deadly floods, as recovery efforts continue across Texas.
Marble Falls teen Malaya Hammond died during the Fourth of July weekend flooding while saving her family from their flooded car. A family friend described her as "consistently loving and kind."
Texas Republicans plan to redraw congressional maps, citing constitutional flaws, but critics call it a politically motivated move that could weaken minority voting power.
Texas Republicans are pushing to redraw congressional maps, citing constitutional flaws in the 2021 districts, a move that could bolster GOP control but risks backlash in future elections.
