If Texas were a country, it would have the world’s eighth largest economy. The region is rife with all things markedly Texas, from H-E-B to the rodeo to Buc-ee’s. Indeed, the state has amassed its own personality within the U.S., so distinct that oftentimes it feels like another place all together.

In an exclusive profile, Tejano celebrity Bobby Pulido tells MSNBC why he's decided to announce his candidacy — and plunge into the epicenter of a national redistricting war.

The NRCC is adding three Texas districts to its list of 2026 targets, following changes to the state’s congressional map.

Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.

Manny Rizo is a Democrat in Texas, so he is no stranger to being on the losing side. But this one seems to sting a bit more.

Naloxone Texas has launched a campaign to get the overdose first-aid medication naloxone, known under the brand name Narcan, into the hands of college students. In Austin, Naloxone Texas is working with Communities for Recovery to do trainings and to distribute naloxone kits on campuses and to college groups.

The arrest of a man accused of targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee in New York City, came during an extraordinarily tense time for public officials in the United States.

After Gee told the government last month to provide detention times, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that the number of children in custody over 72 hours decreased from an average of six days to five days in June and July, respectively. The “vast majority” spent less than 72 hours in CBP custody, the report stated.

The Texas Rangers, along with Uvalde police, are investigating the weekend death of a congressional staffer for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, an event that authorities describe as a "tragic loss" with no signs of foul play. The staffer is Regina Santos‑Aviles, 35, the Uvalde Regional District Director for Gonzales.

Iowa State, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss … potential party crashers abound. The winners of Texas Tech-Utah and Illinois-Indiana should be taken seriously. Vanderbilt, ranked in September for the first time since 1956, should be 5-0 heading to play that Bama team on Oct. 4.