U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz signs letter urging overhaul of Congress' sexual harassment policy

This time, the fight is happening in the courts after attempts to overturn short-term rental ordinances failed in the Legislature. 

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian told House lawmakers on Wednesday that the biggest threat to a burgeoning oil boom is "the acceptance of the politically-correct-driven environmental anti-oil and gas science."

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Patrick, Alexa about the Supreme Court-bound Texas redistricting case, Ted Cruz's latest fundraising numbers and former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman's criminal conviction. Democratic congressional candidate Rick Trevino joins the conversation.

A new Quinnipiac University poll of Texas voters finds 47 percent support Cruz, the Republican incumbent, while 44 percent back O'Rourke, an El Paso Democrat.

The Democrat running for governor says his $6.5 billion plan would also fund universal full-day Pre-K and a $5,000 college scholarship for anyone who graduates from a public high school with a 3.0 GPA or better.

Last month's bombing spree "would have overwhelmed any major city police department," Austin's interim police chief told a congressional committee as he thanked state and federal agencies for their help in tracking down a serial bomber.

Read some of the former first lady's most memorable sayings, or share your own.

Bush was the second American who was both the wife and mother of presidents. She did practically everything in politics short of running herself. 

Republican Michael Cloud's campaign cut ties with RedRock Strategies of Nevada after news emerged that a since-fired employee there was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic battery following a dispute with his ex-fiancée.