Hundreds of thousands of more children in the United States are going without health insurance, and experts warn that actions by the Trump administration and Congress will likely make the problem worse. txst.us/mw0h0j

Texas’ new public education law, Senate Bill 12, requires parental permission before any physical or mental health care can be rendered to a student. As a result, parents now worry about their children, and nurses are worried about breaking the law.

In San Antonio, Latina grandmothers ages 73 to 86 formed a folklorico dance group known as Las Abuelitas De Oro, a name inspired by the popular sitcom The Golden Girls.

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Wednesday announced she is running for governor in 2026, setting up a potential clash between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and one of the Legislature’s most strident critics of his school voucher program.

Here in Texas, where beef is at the center of all things barbecue, halal pitmasters are thriving.

After spending much of the spring and summer trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton in the polls, Sen. John Cornyn has pulled even with his main rival for the 2026 Republican Texas Senate primary.

These sub sandwiches can be spotted all around Austin. Each is about 16 feet long and 4 feet wide. They weigh up to 800 pounds.

Recycling, waste reduction, and renewable energy: Austin City Limits Festival is testing whether big events can be eco-friendly.

Robert Roberson was days from execution – until a court stepped in. What led to the stay, and what happens next?

For nearly two decades, the state’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Program has filed repayment claims against Medicaid recipients after they die, threatening the inheritances of vulnerable Texans. buff.ly/kH0rSNE

Striking workers at the Hilton Houston-Americas hotel are seeking a 40% raise. The demand comes as the hotel breaks revenue records. The 42-day strike is unusual.

The collection features art and artifacts highlighting the Queen of Tejano’s legacy – including never-before-seen sketches from her longtime fashion designer, who spoke about his friendship with her.

Just a few weeks ago, Texas was ranked at or near the top in all the preseason polls. Fast forward to now, after a disappointing loss against the Florida Gators last weekend and some underwhelming Longhorns games, many dejected fans are fearing what’s next.

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Department of Transportation to make sure cities and counties remove rainbow crosswalks and other non-standard road markings that, according to the governor, promote “political ideologies.”

Austin ISD recently announced it would close 13 campuses next year. Fort Worth ISD is moving forward with a plan to close 18 schools over the next five years. These announcements are often met with a mix of anger and heartbreak, and in some cases a sense of helplessness.

Texas has selected a private tech company to administer its new "school choice" program: Odyssey, which is based in New York and manages education funding in a handful of other states.

Given that no cameras or recording devices are allowed inside, she’s one of just a few dozen people bearing witness to the consequential legal battle.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson a week before it was scheduled to occur. buff.ly/BBDo6u0

In a statement on Wednesday, Paxton called the group a “cabal of abortion-loving radicals.”

A parasitic fly once eradicated in Texas is making a comeback, threatening livestock and prompting a major federal response. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the state is preparing for the worst. He joins the Standard with more.

Before she was known as “Babe,” Mildred Didrikson was a trailblazing athlete from Port Arthur. Her legacy spans multiple sports and generations. Listen to W.F. Strong share her remarkable story:

The Texas Stock Exchange has won federal approval, marking a major milestone for Dallas’ growing financial industry.

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after a dayslong detention in an Israeli prison for protesting the war in Gaza. Stoker was detained last Thursday for taking part in a civilian-organized effort to deliver aid to Gazans and break Israel’s naval blockade on Palestine.

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after a dayslong detention in an Israeli prison for protesting the war in Gaza. Stoker was detained last Thursday for taking part in a civilian-organized effort to deliver aid to Gazans and break Israel’s naval blockade on Palestine.

Robert Roberson is set to die from lethal injection in less than two weeks, despite evidence that casts doubt on his conviction for killing his two-year-old daughter Nikki. The case is attracting attention across the nation, even among supporters of capital punishment:

Texas uses more electricity than California and Florida combined. AI and growth are pushing demand even higher. Can the state’s grid keep up with the surge?

The federal court hearing that will determine the fate of Texas’ new Republican-favoring congressional map enters its second week on Monday, when the state will begin calling its own witnesses in the case.

The American Heartland has experienced a boom in wineries over the last three decades. But with U.S. wine sales trending down since 2019, some producers are feeling the effects more than others.

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, entered the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Monday, complicating an already contentious race between two of the biggest names in Texas Republican politics.

“A lot of these individuals who are so deep in these hyper-violence, really just dehumanizing online spaces, the idea of committing that very public act of violence is appealing. It gives them a way to get their name out, to become someone who matters.”

The Central Texas city of Bastrop is studying the idea of building pedestrian tunnels to connect the area’s trail system – and it wants Elon Musk as its partner.

Become an HEB or whataburger franchisee, in San Diego specifically. Thanks.

Since you will probably be hearing disinformation about this when Trump decides he wants to invade us, the good citizens of Austin are not living in a war zone

Not all Texans agree with the actions of our politicians.

If you could send one message from Texas to the rest of the country, what would it be?

State Rep. James Talarico raised $6.2 million in the first three weeks of his bid for Senate, his campaign announced Wednesday, a massive haul that far outpaces the earliest fundraising numbers tallied by recent Democratic statewide hopefuls.

Most U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are considered essential government employees and will remain on the job, despite the federal government shutdown. But that could change if the shutdown lasts more than a few weeks, and customs inspectors start calling in “sick.”

Zell Miller III, Austin’s born-and-raised poet laureate, has a complex relationship with his hometown. He spoke to us about the city that raised him, his inspirations, his craft and more.

The City of Austin may be turning to property taxes to fund new initiatives to help unhoused people find a place to live and get back on their feet. Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:

After an incident of infant abandonment in Austin last week, advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws.

Residents of a northeast Houston neighborhood known as Settegast have experienced some of Texas’ dirtiest air. Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:

A popular app that helps train AI models by letting users sell access to their phone calls is currently offline because of a flaw that allowed users to access others’ phone call recordings.

Insect expert Wizzie Brown says the poop of some bugs actually can serve bigger purposes.

Military strikes, revived indictments, and rising tensions — what’s behind the U.S. escalation in Venezuela? buff.ly/p9tR0N2

"Most states require graduation from an ABA-approved law school in order to sit and take their bar exam. And of course you have to pass the bar exam in order go on to become a practicing lawyer. So it’s really kind of a key credential you need in order pursue your legal career." buff.ly/O53OqeI

After this summer’s redistricting success at the statehouse, Texas’ controversial new congressional map is now under review at the courthouse. A panel of three federal judges in El Paso began hearing arguments Wednesday around the newly drawn districts: buff.ly/tpfg2Ic

Texas high school football once helped drive integration. A new book says that progress may be unraveling. Why are wealthy, mostly white schools dominating the sport — and what does it mean for equity?

The Supreme Court’s new term is underway. Big decisions on immigration, voting rights and more are coming.

Children’s book author Phuong Palafox honors her late mother’s life through storytelling as a way to process her grief, ensuring the memories of our loved ones live on even after they’re gone:

Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station — it’s a brand, a vibe, maybe even a cult. What’s the secret behind its success?