3+ week, 3+ day ago (549+ words) Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, protests redistricting plans before the hearing of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting at the Capitol in Austin, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Texas Democrats can finally declare victory " in California. Voters in the Golden State on Tuesday overwhelmingly embraced a plan to redraw the state's congressional map to benefit Democrats, a'plan'Democratic'Gov. Gavin Newsom billed as a direct reprisal to Texas Republican's own efforts to give themselves more winnable seats at President Donald Trump's urging. State Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader who led a 15-day quorum break this summer to delay the Texas redistricting effort, said the dramatic action made Democrats nationwide tune in and fight back.' "We took an issue that is probably the most singularly boring issue in politics " redistricting and gerrymandering " and we made the nation care about it," Wu said in an…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (1763+ words) A publicly financed downtown arena for the Spurs is on its way to becoming a reality. About 52% of'Bexar County voters approved devoting up to $311 million in county hotel and rental car tax dollars to help pay for a new $1.3 billion arena to be built at Hemisfair, according to unofficial election results. The stakes were high for the Spurs because the arena financing deal that they worked out with the city and county was contingent upon the passage of Proposition B " the only part of the deal that requires voter approval. About 300 Prop B supporters, most of them dressed in Spurs garb, gathered at River North Icehouse to watch the results come in, alongside Peter'J. Holt, the chairman and managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Centro CEO Trish Centro, center, embraces Birdie, left, and Tom Zuniga as they attend the Win…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago (178+ words) SAN MARCOS " Texas State football'is still within range of bowl eligibility. It simply needs to win out, with ULM being the next obstacle on its path toward six wins. MORE: Texas State football keys to victory over ULM Five Texas State players are returning from suspension, while edge Tymere Jackson is out another game for his role in the incident with Louisiana. Starting cornerback Khamari Terrell is back, along with contributors such as offensive lineman Justin DeLeon and defensive lineman Devarrick Woods.' Here are live updates from Texas State's matchup with ULM. Where:'UFCU Stadium in San Marcos As of Nov. 22 Moneyline: -1100, Texas State, +700 ULM Spread: Texas State, -17.5 Sunny with a high of 74 degrees Fahrenheit starting at 4 p.m., dropping to 63 degrees by 7 p.m. Caleb is the Texas State beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. He began his career as a digital sports…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (162+ words) Quarterback Rees Wise (9) hypes up his team as the Westlake Chaparrals take the field ahead of their against the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025. Texas high school football'has hit its final weekend of the regular season. The road to the UIL title games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington continues tonight, Nov. 7, 2025. The bulk of'Week 11 games gets underway Friday, but there were some area games Thursday, including Anderson vs. Weiss. On Friday, the top game just might be'Westlake vs Dripping Springs. MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL For live scoring updates from games around the state, scroll down. And for coverage on high school football and other prep sports, check back in with'statesman.com.' This scores list updates in real-time so if you're viewing it on Saturday, you will see Saturday scores. If viewed on Sunday, readers'will…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (479+ words) The shadow of'Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander is seen on the moon's surface. The Texas Space Summit, to be held in San Antonio in September 2026, is expected to bring in more than 2,000 attendees, including space industry leaders, to discuss the'multibillion-dollar commercial space business that includes companies such as Firefly. Gov. Greg Abbott visits NASA's Johnson Space Center in'March to'introduce the Texas Space Commission board of'directors and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium executive committee. With him from left are'Rep. Greg'Bonnen, Speaker Dade Phelan and, at'his right, NASA's Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche.' State officials have tapped San Antonio to host the first-ever Texas Space Summit in September 2026 to discuss the booming commercial space business. The three-day conference will run Sept. 21-23 at the Henry B.'Gonz'lez Convention Center and is expected to bring in more than 2,000 attendees including space…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago (85+ words) Texas A&M is well-rested after a bye week and ready to continue its dominant winning streak. The No. 3 Aggies are on the road today to take on SEC foe Mizzou in Columbia, Missouri. Here's what to know about the Aggies' next game. Game day: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CTLocation: Columbia, Mo.Stadium: Memorial StadiumTV channel: ABCLive stream: Fubo, Sling TV Full bracket, playoff picture: Where's Texas A&M in initial College Football Playoff rankings? All times are CT....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (277+ words) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott secured the endorsement of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, two days after the incumbent launched a 2026 reelection bid. Abbott, who is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office, is frequently in lock step with the president " a point Trump emphasized in his endorsement. The president specifically praised Abbott for championing a new congressional map, passed during a special session after a call from Trump, that is expected to give Republicans five additional House seats after the 2026 elections. "Greg Abbott has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election," Trump said on" social media. "He is an exceptional Governor and man " HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Trump also pointed to Abbott's leadership in getting a statewide school-voucher program passed for Texas, which will allow parents to use taxpayer money " roughly $10,000 per student " for private-school tuition or other…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) Ba'da ba ba ba! Arguably, the world's most mysterious sandwich is making a comeback: the McDonald's McRib.' For Texans who have been waiting to get their hands on a McRib, they're back for a limited time.' McDonald's has a McRib finder that can pinpoint where you can get your hands on this sandwich.' Here's what to know about the sandwich.' As of Tuesday, Nov. 11, the McRib is available at select McDonald's restaurants. You can find where to purchase a McRib on the McDonald's McRib locator.' The McRib is a patty shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, made from pork, water, salt, dextrose, and rosemary extract. It's served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions, and it packs 520 calories. The McRib, invented by McDonald's executive chef Rene Arend (who also created Chicken McNuggets in 1979), originated from the development…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago (345+ words) Vince Offer " otherwise known as Vince Shlomi, Offer Shlomi or simply the "ShamWow" guy " has filed to run for Congress in Texas as a Republican candidate with a "woke buster" agenda." According to a social media update from The Texan's Brad Johnson, Offer completed a Friday filing to compete in the Texas GOP primary against"District 31 incumbent John Carter. ALSO READ: 42 rescued, 6 dead dogs in Texas animal cruelty investigation ALSO READ: Baby, teenagers allegedly caught in San Antonio immigration raid Approximately two years later, one of Offer's former employees, Jennifer Kosinski, took legal action against him after he allegedly groped, stalked and harassed her, CBS News reported. Now Offer is aiming for a Texas congressional seat as a Republican candidate on a "woke buster" agenda, with a heavy focus on pushing anti-trans "bathroom" legislation. "What a time to be alive,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (171+ words) Texas'Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a Get out the Vote event at Cypress Trail Hideout in Cypress on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Zohran Mamdani stunned the country with his win in the New York City mayoral race Tuesday night, defeating former New York'Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Texas'Gov. Greg Abbott wasted no time mourning the election results. "Join me for a moment of silence for NYC," Abbott wrote on X, just minutes after the'race was called. He also offered "thoughts and prayers" with an emoji depicting hands in prayer. Join me for a moment of silence for NYC.Thoughts & prayers. " Mamdani'is the city's first Muslim and first South Asian to be elected mayor, and he will be the youngest mayor of New York City in more'than a century when he takes office on Jan. 1. The contest drove the biggest turnout…...