Ron Nirenberg also recently appointed a campaign treasurer to begin raising money.

President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.

The federal spending bill aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown could also wipe out the nation’s hemp-derived THC industry, including products that have become popular and widespread across Texas.

The sweeping federal spending measure now working its way through Congress could reopen the federal government, but it could outlaw virtually all hemp-derived THC products in Texas and across the United States. This would comprise all Delta 8 products including edibles.

The nearly 60-foot monument has been under repairs since January to fix masonry, a drainage system and structural issues. But a shadow has been cast on the Alamo since mid-October when a social media post about Indigenous Peoples Day was removed and, a few days later, Alamo Trust President and CEO Kate Rogers was removed from her position.

Since Donald Trump has returned to the presidency there has been a steady stream of government assisted harms focused on America’s black communities. That’s the finding of "The Blackout Report." According to the new report Black progress is at risk, as is Black history. The report identifies over 15,000 instances or actions that erase, distort or suppress Black history and opportunity.

The federal government paused SNAP payments at the beginning of the month because of the shutdown.

Rep. Joaquin Castro said he will vote against the current bill to fund and reopen the federal government and discussed his future plans for political office.

The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced his fourth gubernatorial run in Houston on Sunday. The incumbent Republican, who currently has around $87 million in his campaign war chest, will face two opponents in the 2026 party primary election.