Steven Ardary
Steven Ardary is a member of the Texas Regional Digital Content team, reporting on statewide issues that impact all Texans.
Steven joined the team in 2024 after spending four years as a digital journalist and investigative producer in Charleston, South Carolina where he was recognized by the Radio, Television and Digital News Association of the Carolinas for "Best Digital Original Reporting" in 2023. In 2024, Steven was part of a team that won "Best Use of Digital Platforms" from the South Carolina Association of Broadcasters.
Originally from Tennessee, Steven graduated from Chattanooga State with a degree in Digital Media and Production.
The latest from Steven Ardary
Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
New World screwworm cases in Texas rise to 10, new quarantine zones established
Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been detected in Texas as of Saturday as state officials add new quarantine zones.
Federal judge blocks Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must drop his lawsuit against Democratic donor platform ActBlue, a federal judge in Boston ruled Thursday.
Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
TRACK: Map shows where screwworm cases are in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Big Bend will see vehicle barriers, not walls along southern border
The Trump administration will begin building barriers in Big Bend National Park to prevent vehicles from entering through the southern border.
USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.