Texas 2025: The stories that mattered most to readers

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry

Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina Hinojosa

Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026

North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026

From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026

First trial over law enforcement’s delayed response to Uvalde school shooting set to begin

Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds

James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

Texas’ newest state park gives visitors a sneak peek ahead of planned 2026 opening

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”

Texas 2025: Year in Photos

Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court