10+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) Sen. Perry said he has secured commitments from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and many House and Senate members for a new water funding plan....

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…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1348+ words) Democratic state Rep.Salman Bhojani was in Pakistan last month helping his aunt return home from a stay in the hospital when he received an unsettling call from his kids back in Texas. An unmarked car was following them. Bhojani, whose visit coincided with Democrats" walkout last month over redistricting, quickly hired around-the-clock private security that he estimates will cost him thousands of dollars out of pocket, but will at least bring some peace of mind. "If something happens to me, I sort of signed up for it -- that"s the world that we live in today, where elected officials are prone to attacks," Bhojani said. "But involving my family members was something that made me question whether what I'm doing is worth it." Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani, D-Euless speaks during Texas Muslim Capitol Day at the State Capitol,…...

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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (181+ words) Texas voters must be registered to vote by Oct. 6, and early voting begins Oct. 20. (Ellen Schmidt for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Are you registered to vote in Texas? Today is the deadline." If you're still not registered, here is all you need to know:" Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote and to submit an address change for the general election. A number of organizations provide a service that allows you to check voter registration, including Rock the Vote. You can verify your voter registration status on the Texas Secretary of State's website. Submit the form to see your voter status, address, county, voter ID number, political party and your voter status. "Active" means you are eligible to vote. Early voting begins Oct. 20. Election day is Nov. 4." To qualify to vote by mail, you must be:…...

1+ week, 20+ 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…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (671+ words) Timothy "T.J." White will be the first chief of the Texas Cyber Command. He is a retired Navy admiral and longtime cybersecurity expert. His appointment was to be announced Monday." Gov. Greg Abbott holds up the Texas Cyber Command bill he signed into law June 2 at the University of Texas at San Antonio's National Security Collaboration Center. He was joined by Sen. Tan Parker, left, Rep. Giovanni"Capriglione, and UTSA President Taylor Eighmy, right. A retired Navy admiral and longtime cybersecurity expert will be the first boss of the new Texas Cyber Command being set up in San Antonio." Gov. Greg Abbott today"will name Timothy "T.J." White, a Spring native and 33-year Navy veteran, to lead the $345.2 million headquarters lawmakers approved as an emergency item early in this year's legislative session. It's intended to help protect state entities and infrastructure against…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1281+ words) Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos haven't ruled out tax dollars for a new Spurs arena or other parts of Project Marvel. But they want more ... City and Bexar County leaders are working to put bond and tax packages on the November ballot to cover part of the cost of a new Spurs arena at Hemisfair and related infrastructure improvements. But San Antonio's next mayor, who will be elected June 7, could throw those plans off track. The candidates in the runoff election, former Air Force Undersecretary Gina'Ortiz Jones and former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos, both say they won't commit to the November timeline. They say they don't have enough information about the proposed NBA arena" or the city's planned'multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment district that'll be developed around the Spurs' new home court. Jones and Pablos are city government…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) Amid persistent economic concerns and a politically charged atmosphere, a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll reveals growing unease among voters in the Lone Star State. For the first time since August 2023, a majority of Texans (53%) now say the state is headed in the wrong direction. Trump remains popular with Texas Republicans but continues to lose ground with independents and Democrats. In the latest poll, 43% of respondents approve of Trump's job performance, while 50% disapprove " down from 52% approval in February. Donald Trump's approval, August 2025 Donald Trump's job approval trend for his second term, February 2025-August 2025 Donald Trump's approval among political parties, August 2025 As of August, Trump only had a net positive rating on one issue in Texas: border security. He had 45% approval and46% disapproval on immigration and equal approval and disapproval on crime and public safety. Trump performed poorly on…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) Texas' tax-free weekend has arrived! Just in time, the back-to-school sales tax holiday is back to help students, teachers and parents prepare for the start of a new school year. So don't forget to check all the supplies off your list and gear up for the upcoming semester. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday and eligible items. When does school start in the Austin area?Start dates for Round Rock, more school districts This year's sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 8 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10. Qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax when purchased within this period. Most shoes, clothes and school supplies under $100 will be tax-free over the weekend. Shoppers have no limit on the number of eligible items they can purchase. The Texas comptroller lists the following school-related items that will be…...