Spring storms in Texas can bring heavy rain, flash flooding, tornadoes — and hail. Sometimes the hail is pea-sized and harmless. Other times, it is large enough to smash windshields, shred roofs and leave homeowners facing thousands of dollars in repairs. buff.ly/DKghjL6

A North Texas artist met an Uvalde woman through TikTok while he was painting a mural to honor one of the students killed in the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School. Four years later, they are married and have a child. buff.ly/6c6QD8v

The Republican primary battle between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which has raged for more than a year, will come to its conclusion on May 26. buff.ly/HO1QKnI

Texas Children’s Hospital will develop a “detransition clinic” and fire five physicians as part of a unique settlement with the state, the Office of the Texas Attorney General announced Friday. buff.ly/V1bdjrq

Texas crawfish farmers brought in a strong harvest this year despite a late freeze and a slow start to the season. But increasingly warm winters are reshaping when crawfish farming begins — and altering one of the Gulf Coast’s signature industries.

A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas. texasstandard.org/stories/exxo...

Legislation called the “Dignity Act” aims to overhaul parts of the U.S. immigration system with backing from lawmakers in both parties. What’s in the bill, why supporters think this moment could work and whether there’s a real path forward: buff.ly/qv9xx1Q

Some of the most elite athletes in the world will run, slide, kick, flop, and stomp on the grass, which has been growing for more than a year in Colorado. Its growth, shipment, and installation, are a gardening endeavor of Herculean levels.

It was an ordinary taco Tuesday in downtown Austin — until the former president showed up. buff.ly/K2LTcPL

A massive liquefied natural gas export terminal is rising near the Laguna Madre, bringing promises of economic growth to the Rio Grande Valley. But many residents are worried about pollution, safety risks and what industries like shrimping and tourism could lose in the process.

The news of ICE raids has quieted in recent months, but many immigrants are still living with uncertainty. Here is a look at the people and organizations who are working to assist immigrants in their communities throughout the Midwest and Great Plains.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into Houston ISD to determine whether the district is violating the rights of students with disabilities after it unveiled plans to restructure the way special education services are delivered.

The Republican finalists in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton are Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy. The remaining Democratic contenders are former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson. buff.ly/btq9zdQ

Valley fever is an illness spread by a fungus in the soil in hot, dry climates. Cases of Valley fever have tripled in El Paso between 2013 and 2022. A new study from the University of Texas at El Paso links that to extreme weather and dust. www.texasstandard.org/stories/vall...

If the Spurs are knocked out of the NBA playoffs, it may be due to their lack of playoff experience, especially in crunch time. It’s rare for such a young, inexperienced team to make it into the NBA Finals on its first deep playoff run.

A recent poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton slightly ahead of incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the runoff for his seat. But by another measure – fundraising – Paxton is running behind both Cornyn and the Democratic Senate nominee, James Talarico. buff.ly/GHeZkGV

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, cautioned his party not to nominate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate.

With two elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access.

Texans with disabilities can encounter a lot of barriers to employment – which can limit their independence. That’s where job skills programs come in. The largest behavioral health provider in Dallas County opened a café that’s preparing people for future jobs.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is from Texas — and she’s facing an ethics complaint alleging she did not fully step away from conservative policy groups after joining the Trump administration.

Austin-based Infowars won’t be acquired by The Onion. That is, at least for now. A successful last-minute appeal by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones means his flagship platform won’t be turned over to the satirical media outlet until after a hearing next month.

More hemp news! The Texas Supreme Court ruled hemp retailers were harmed when the Department of State Health Services effectively criminalized delta-8. But the court lifted a temporary injunction, meaning for now, DSHS has authority to classify delta-8 as a controlled substance.

A Travis County judge issued a temporary injunction allowed the sale of hemp flower and concentrates and blocking sharply higher state fees charged to businesses that make and sell hemp products. buff.ly/Fq602GR

Houston and Dallas are set to host the FIFA World Cup – but staging the tournament could cost cities hundreds of millions while FIFA earns billions.

A court fight in Austin this week could determine whether Texans can keep buying cannabis flower, pre-rolls and concentrates sold under the state’s hemp laws.

When and how can police use cell phone location data to find a criminal suspect? And how much data about people who happen to be in the area can law enforcement scoop up at the same time? Those questions are at the heart of a case before the Supreme Court this week.

“If you want to launch big ships, you have to go where the water is deep.”

After the success of Artemis II, NASA has unveiled its main rocket for next year’s Artemis III mission. The agency hopes a growing cadence of moon missions will inspire a new Artemis generation. buff.ly/SBufe0v

The U.S. Supreme Court weakened but did not eliminate a key provision of the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, making it harder to bring voter discrimination claims against electoral maps while stopping short of a widely anticipated full strikedown. buff.ly/VH1kSol

On April 26, 1967, Austin-born trumpeter Martin Banks appeared on Archie Shepp’s LP The Magic of Ju-Ju, recorded for Impulse! records.

Once considered a premium option, buying beef in bulk from a rancher has become comparatively affordable as retail prices rise. But it requires paying more upfront — and enough freezer space.

Greg Abbott could become Texas’ longest-serving governor. After 11 years in office, his tenure is also reshaping how the governor’s power is used. www.texasstandard.org/stories/how-...

The court issued a decision Monday morning allowing Texas to use the controversial congressional maps that were drawn last summer. The order reverses a lower court ruling that could have led to the maps being thrown out. buff.ly/8cOGMe3

With a barrage of conflicting information, advocacy organizations and law enforcement differ about whether sex trafficking increases during large sporting events. buff.ly/w2xHbvE

City leaders intend to make unprecedented cuts to water use in September, but they aren’t sure exactly how.

How do you prove you’re human online? A new platform says it can help verify identity in an era of bots, scams and AI-generated accounts.

In a 13-4 vote on Wednesday, the Houston City Council revised a measure intended to limit the police department’s coordination with federal immigration enforcement.

Nearly 200 Austin students are competing at a national archery tournament. The fast-growing sport is helping kids build focus while sending some to the top level of youth competition. buff.ly/AfQhsml

Texans hoping to see some of the state’s springtime colors have a new tool at their disposal — a map created by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) showing the location of wildflowers.

The Trump administration is once again planning to install physical border barriers within Big Big National Park in West Texas, according to an updated map of “Smart Wall” projects that now shows plans for a “vehicle barrier system” and “patrol roads” in the park. buff.ly/OLElhPj

Rick Roderick wasn’t filling arenas, but his lectures, which were recorded by a company known as the Teaching Company, circulated widely passed hand to hand, mind to mind. For a certain audience, he became something rare even then: A public intellectual.

Dan Patrick’s latest comments are drawing fresh attention. As head of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, the lieutenant governor’s remarks are fueling debate over Christian nationalism in Texas politics. www.texasstandard.org/stories/chri...

Texas can enforce a state law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. buff.ly/NbHGmjI

Cheap attack drones are changing modern warfare. Used heavily in Iran and Ukraine, the one-way systems are seen as effective and expendable. The U.S. is viewed as falling behind.

"For the most part, Asia ending up being starved of oil. This is so important because it sets off a series of dominoes."

Winn Morton is not the type of designer you’ll find in your closet. He once told his friend Myra Walker designing regular clothes would “bore him to tears.” Instead, he designed over-the-top and intricate costumes for Broadway plays, for circuses, for parades and for theme parks.

“I never tried to copy anybody’s style, never in my life. I created my own and I had to live with it, good or bad.”

A West Texas river guide and church preservation group, along with a national advocacy group, are suing the Trump administration for bypassing federal environmental laws to speed up border wall plans in the Big Bend region.

Texas says fixing its water system could cost a lot more than expected. A new draft water plan outlines rising infrastructure needs as shortages grow and pressure builds across the state. buff.ly/aaUWT4m

Texas barbecue may be getting simpler again. Some new pitmasters are moving away from flashy creations and back toward classic techniques, traditional meats and old-school styles.