Local state Rep. Greg Bonnen's proposal for using Texas' allocation of American Rescue Plan Act includes making a $2 billion fund for state universities.

Plus, some of Texas' statewide redistricting maps have started to be released. What do they mean for Galveston County?

The federal government is using the story of a Galveston resident, relayed through an Oklahoma doctor, to argue that Senate Bill 8 should be blocked.

People voting in November's local elections don't have to worry about learning new rules on the fly, Galveston County Clerk Dwight Sullivan said.

It doesn't appear that a local representative's bill to fund border security will get additional funding from Galveston County's commitment to fund a border barrier.

Santa Fe will hold a referendum about whether to remove Mayor Jason Tabor from office after a resident successfully gathered enough petition signatures to force a recall vote.

Local ballots are looking pretty sparse for the Nov. 2 contests. But there are still a few days left to join in the races in some cities.

Weber announced his support for a bill that would end mask requirements that have kept faces covered on planes and buses and in airport and cruise ship terminals.

A seat has opened up on the Santa Fe City Council after one of its members resigned.

Texas lawmakers have 30 days to address 11 items the governor declared  priorities.

State Sen. Larry Taylor makes a campaign announcement; U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw in planning a party in Texas City.

And ballot applications have opened up for Galveston's District 1 special election.

League City's mayor pro tem is setting himself up for a run for countywide office.