On February 18, 2026, Christians around the world will observe Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. The date changes each year because it is tied to Easter, which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. In 2026, Easter will fall on April 5, placing Ash Wednesday 46 days earlier. Image for illustration purposes

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Skipping seat belts isn’t a flex—it's a deadly risk. The new “Saved by the Belt” competition challenges Texas teens to wear a seat belt every seat, every ride. The Texas Department of...

Early voting begins Tuesday, the 17th, in a closely watched race for Hidalgo County Democratic Party Precinct 7 Chairman. Candidate Eduardo De La Rosa says he entered the race after raising concerns about financial decisions made by the current Hidalgo County Democratic Party Chairman, Richard Gonzales.

Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an email tip line where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity.

Army 2nd Lt. Darwin Keith Kyle was an experienced soldier who'd survived World War II and took pride in looking after his fellow soldiers.

Texas Border Business The U.S. Census Bureau released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections...

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A total of 413 individuals have been charged in immigration and border security enforcement...

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced investigations into North East Independent School District (“NEISD”) in San Antonio, Dallas Independent School District, and Manor Independent School District...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $6,800,000 in street value

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas' record-breaking demand for school choice with over 100,000 Texas families submitting applications to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.