A California private equity firm just bought a Texas institution. Levine Leichtman Capital Partners just bought Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, according to a news release. The price has not been disclosed.

As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle.

The flooding that occurred over the July 4th weekend in central Texas marks the 10th most deadly flash flood in all of U.S. history. Killing at least 135 people with dozens more missing, this devastating event was caused by unprecedented water levels rising rapidly (more than 26 feet overnight) along the Guadalupe River.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) acquired the Texas-based Shipley Do-Nuts from Peak Rock Capital, according to a news release. Shipley is the nation’s largest donut and kolache brand with more than 375 locations across 14 states.

Texas was among several states to see historic highs of foreign-born, or immigrant, populations at the start of this year, according to a new study from the Center for Immigration Studies.

You've heard people say 'don't California my Arizona.' But U-Haul data shows that these 9 other states are sending the most new residents to Arizona.

After vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.

Texas man sued California doctor in federal court, alleging abortion pills mailed across state lines were used to killed his unborn children in landmark Comstock Act case.

Ordinary Californians are leaving en masse too. From July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, California lost a net of about 240,000 residents to other states, many to Texas. The state's overall population rose in 2024, after several years of decline, because of immigration from other countries.