Weekly Roundup - August 14, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
Backlash from residents and officials to Big Bend border security construction
How data centers are playing into the Texas gubernatorial race
The Texas GOP's continued lawsuit against the state to close its primary election
An Alaskan surrogate mother who fled to Texas after the intended parents sought an abortion
The Texas Classroom Commission's press conference at the Governor's Mansion
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