A sweeping federal ban on most THC hemp products, tucked unexpectedly into a government spending bill, is poised to decimate Texas’ burgeoning hemp industry, raising alarm bells among business owners and economists. The new legislation, which tightens the definition of legal hemp, sets a stringent limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container, a…
Residents across Texas witnessed a stunning and rare celestial event on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the **Texas Aurora** painted the night sky. The breathtaking display was a direct result of a G4-level, or “severe,” geomagnetic storm, a phenomenon that allowed viewers to capture extraordinary **aurora viewer photos** shared via platforms like KSAT Connect. Experiencing…
A horrific act of violence has shattered the peace in San Antonio, Texas, where a 21-year-old employee of a landscape supply company opened fire on his colleagues Saturday morning in what is now being referred to as the San Antonio shooting, killing three before taking his own life. The incident, which occurred on November 8,…
Greg Abbott Texas Governor officially announced his candidacy for a fourth term as Texas governor on Sunday, November 9, 2025, during a campaign event in Houston. His bid for an unprecedented fourth term aims to make him the longest-serving governor in the state’s history, surpassing Rick Perry’s 14-year tenure. Greg Abbott Texas Governor framed his…
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have introduced new legislation aimed at compelling Mexico to adhere to a decades-old water-sharing treaty, proposing to halt U.S. water deliveries to Mexico and impose sanctions if the country continues to fail in its obligations under the **Texas Water Treaty**. This crucial water sharing treaty…
In a significant move for the state’s future, Texas voters have approved Proposition 4, authorizing a monumental $20 billion investment in water projects over the next two decades, representing a crucial **Texas Water Investment**. This decision marks the largest state investment in water infrastructure in Texas’s 180-year history, aiming to address critical issues of water…
Understanding Texas Voting Rights is crucial for all citizens, and the recent passage of Proposition 16 has significantly shaped this landscape by explicitly requiring U.S. citizenship for individuals to cast a ballot in state and local elections. This Texas constitutional amendment, overwhelmingly approved by Texas voters on November 4, 2025, adds definitive language to Article…
Austin, TX – New population projections underscore a significant demographic shift: the Lone Star State’s future growth is increasingly tethered to migration, a key aspect of Texas Population Growth. The latest figures, presented on October 22, 2025, forecast continued population expansion, potentially reaching 42.6 million by 2060 under a mid-migration scenario. However, this growth trajectory…
In a significant development currently making waves in Texas, pro-Palestine activists have launched the “Houston Arms Embargo Campaign,” a direct effort to halt military shipments destined for Israel that transit through the Port of Houston. The campaign’s emergence coincides with the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25), a major industry event held from November 2-5, 2025,…
A significant shift in higher education policy has created an immediate financial challenge for thousands of undocumented students in Texas. Following a federal judge’s decision on June 4, 2025, to invalidate the state’s 24-year-old Texas Dream Act—a law that previously granted them access to in-state tuition rates—student-led organizations have rapidly mobilized. These groups have launched…
