Where the Texas governor's race stands as Obama visits the state

Former President Barack Obama visited Texas as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa within single digits of Gov. Greg Abbott in the governor's race.
The Texas Tribune

After being deported, allowed to return, then detained again, a Texas DACA recipient fears what’s next

José Contreras Díaz was one of hundreds of DACA recipients the Trump administration targeted for deportation. He’s one of a few the federal government has allowed to return.

Mexican national accused of murdering two women in Texas six years apart

Gonzalez, an illegal migrant from Mexico, accused of brutally murdering two women in Austin and Bastrop County, Texas, six years apart. DNA evidence and selfies led to his arrest.

Texas man who fled to Italy after arrest in pregnant wife’s murder tells judge he’s innocent

Lee Gilley’s wife, 38-year-old Christa Gilley, was found unresponsive in the couple’s Houston home on Oct. 7, 2024, authorities said.
The Texas Tribune

Parts of Texas immigration law are likely unconstitutional, federal judge signals

The law, which gives state law enforcement and judges a role in immigration enforcement, is set to go into effect in two days.

Texas public schools facing decline of 75,000 students this year, TEA says

Next year, public education is expected to lose 120,000 students or more, according to demographer Bob Templeton, who testified in Austin on Monday.

Texas defending state baseball champion team kicked out of postseason

The defending Class 2A Division 1 state champion Centerville is out of the state playoffs due to an ineligible player.
Axios

Texas softball gears up for title defense

The University of Texas softball squad begins its title defense Friday in Austin with the opening of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Why it matters: The overall No. 2 seed, the Longhorns are aiming to defend their 2025 national title.