Esha Shahid

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With tensions once again flaring between South Asia’s nuclear-armed rivals, U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday, calling the rapidly escalating India-Pakistan conflict “a shame” and expressing hope that both sides would “end it very quickly.” The comment came just hours after India launched a series of…

Texans across the state headed to the polls on May 4, 2025, to cast their votes in a series of significant local elections, shaping the leadership and policies of their communities. Here’s a roundup of the notable outcomes: San Antonio: Mayoral and City Council Races Head to Runoffs In San…

Texas Republicans are advancing legislation that could dramatically reshape how homelessness is handled across the state — and advocates fear it will only deepen the crisis. The Texas Legislature is considering bills to intensify enforcement of the state’s homeless encampment ban and hasten the eviction process. Critics argue these moves…

As the 89th Texas Legislature moves into its final weeks, lawmakers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area are pushing forward with several key pieces of legislation. Among the most debated bills are proposals targeting school library oversight, youth social media usage, cybersecurity infrastructure, firefighter health benefits, and regional transportation funding. The…

President Donald Trump is approaching his first 100 days back in office under a growing cloud of public disapproval, as a series of new polls highlight Americans’ mounting skepticism toward his leadership. Three separate national surveys released on Sunday show a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance. His approval…

From Amazon facilities to drought-driven planning shifts, Central Texas is seeing rapid development activity. Here’s a closer look at seven trending stories from April shaping the future of the region. 1. Amazon Begins Site Work in Round Rock Amazon has officially started mass grading for its proposed facility at CR…

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Voters in Richardson will head to the polls starting Tuesday, April 22, as early voting begins for the city’s pivotal May 3 municipal and school board elections. With a packed ballot featuring contested mayoral and school board races, this election season is expected to draw strong civic…

LUBBOCK, TEXAS — The worst measles outbreak in Texas in decades continues to escalate, with state health officials now reporting 597 confirmed cases — a 36-case spike since Friday. The virus has spread across 25 counties, prompting a state-wide health response costing taxpayers $4.5 million and claiming the lives of…

In a major legislative move, the Texas House of Representatives on April 16 gave initial approval to House Bill 2 (HB 2)—a sweeping school finance bill that would inject $7.7 billion into the state’s public education system. The proposal passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 144-4 vote, with only…

In his first public speech since stepping down, former President Joe Biden delivered a sharp critique of the Trump administration’s welfare policies, warning that efforts to gut the U.S. Social Security system could have devastating consequences for millions of Americans. Speaking at a disability rights event in Chicago on Tuesday,…