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
Feds drop lawsuit against 2023 Texas immigration law, case will move forward
The federal government is removing its challenge to Texas' 2023 immigration law.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Crabapple wildfire now at 9737 acres near Fredericksburg, 65% contained
Crews have continued to make progress as they worked to contain a fire in Gillespie County that sparked Saturday afternoon.
Feds cut ties with Austin-based Southwest Key, move to drop lawsuit
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would no longer use an Austin-based company to house unaccompanied migrant children.
Austin road rage incident leads to deadly shooting; man arrested
A 21-year-old is accused of a shooting someone in an apparent road rage incident after the victim approached his car at a stoplight, an affidavit states.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
SpaceX Starship loses engines during 8th test flight ascent; booster caught by 'chopsticks'
SpaceX officials are optimistic that Thursday's test flight will happen.
South Texas migrant family detention center will reopen
A South Texas immigration detention facility that once housed migrant families is set to reopen in Dilley, Texas.
SpaceX delays Wednesday's Starship test flight
SpaceX has pushed back its next test launch of the Starship rocket to Thursday.