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Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan

and on September 8, 2026

The proposal also targets insurance premiums, health care, college tuition and electricity costs, but it remains a campaign plan, not enacted law

Texas Senator Calls Flock Cameras ‘Warrantless Mass Surveillance’

and on September 2, 2026

Texas officials are pulling hundreds of license-plate readers as questions grow about yearlong data retention, AI tracking and access without a warrant

H-E-B Recalls More Than 50 Jalapeño Products Over Salmonella Risk

and on August 17, 2026

Affected items were sold in Texas and Louisiana from July 3 through Aug. 5, and shoppers should discard or return them.

Abbott App Lets Users See Contacts’ Party Ties, Earn Prizes

and on August 12, 2026

The app matches phone contacts with voter files, exposing party affiliations, birth details and voting histories while rewarding campaign work.

Pharmaceutical Giant to Build $2.3B Plant, Create 500 Jobs in Texas

and on August 10, 2026

The Houston project includes a $4.89 million state grant and could generate 2,000 construction jobs before the facility opens.

How to Stay Safe as Texas Temperatures Soar Past 100 Degrees

and on July 23, 2026

Heatstroke can spike your body temperature past 106 degrees in minutes — here’s how to spot the warning signs and stay cool without a bigger power bill.

Where to Find Shelters, File Claims after Texas Hill Country Floods

and on July 17, 2026

Texas Hill Country flood victims can call one hotline for insurance help and another for 24/7 crisis support, with three Red Cross shelters open now.

Bed Bath & Beyond Opens 2 Texas Stores in a New Format. Here’s Where

and on June 25, 2026

The home retailer’s comeback is picking up speed, with 22 new combined Bed Bath & Beyond + Container Store locations planned nationwide, including two in Texas.

Texans Urged to Check Home, Auto Insurance Before Hurricane Season Hits

and on May 29, 2026

Standard home insurance often excludes wind and flood damage — and flood policies take 30 days to kick in, so the clock is already ticking.

Texas Freezes Tuition at Public Colleges, Universities. Here’s Why

and on May 27, 2026

For the third straight year, Texas has locked in tuition rates at every public college and university — backed by $680 million in new higher-ed investment.

Why More Than 130 Texas Cities Can’t Raise Property Taxes in 2026

and on May 14, 2026

The Texas AG’s office has blocked over 130 cities from raising property taxes after finding they failed financial audit and transparency requirements under a 2025 state law.

Trump, Talarico and Now Cornyn Align on Gas Tax Pause for Texans

and on May 12, 2026

With national gas prices topping $4.50 a gallon amid the Iran War, a temporary federal gas tax suspension could cut 18 cents off every gallon you buy.

Walmart Stores in Texas Targeted for Upgrades. Which US Stores Are Next?

and on May 5, 2026

Walmart’s 650-store remodel push is starting in Texas, where 72 locations will get new layouts, in-store navigation, and free Walmart+ pharmacy delivery.

Are Texas McDonald’s Getting Rid of Self-Service Soda Machines? What to Know

and on May 4, 2026

McDonald’s is phasing out all self-serve soda fountains at its 13,827 U.S. locations by 2032 — and free refills aren’t disappearing, just who pours them.

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