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
Crews search for missing swimmer in Travis County
Austin-Travis County EMS on Saturday said the search for a missing swimmer has turned into a recovery operation.
West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations.
11 indicted in deadly migrant smuggling operation involving cargo train
Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
Texas extends deadline for flood-related SNAP replacement benefits
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding.
Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
San Antonio ISD selects new superintendent amid concerns of state takeover
San Antonio ISD on Monday night finalized its selection of Dr. Adrian Bustillos as its next superintendent of schools.
Texas flooding: Over 25 rescues reported in Uvalde area as torrential rain continues
Parts of South Texas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding Wednesday, with several counties in South and Central Texas under Flash Flood and Flood warnings.
DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements
The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan.