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 military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
Man pleads guilty for role in 2022 San Antonio smuggling event that killed 53
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.
New Braunfels short-term rental ordinance upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
Huffines appointed new Texas comptroller by Gov. Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.
Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Patrick-led commission's report outlines ways to 'strengthen religious liberties' in America
The Department of Justice on Friday released the Religious Liberty Commission's draft report, which provides recommendations for the Trump administration to take a sweeping new federal role in protecting religious expression in schools, protecting faith-based institutions, parental rights and healthcare conscious objections, arguing that religion has been wrongly pushed out of American public life.
Abbott wants to prohibit building of data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel
Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.