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 winter storm: Gov. Abbott adds 85 counties to disaster declaration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday extended the state's disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties.
Texas winter storm: Monitor ERCOT's power grid conditions in real time
Texans can use ERCOT's real-time dashboards to monitor the state's power grid.
Challenge to Texas lab-grown meat ban can move forward, federal judge says
A federal judge ruled that a challenge to the Texas ban on lab-grown meat can continue in court, but the ban will remain in place until the case is decided.
Texas voting guide: What to know ahead of the 2026 primary election
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Texas appeals court unanimously upholds ruling against AG Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
The preliminary ruling is an affirmation of an injunction that kept Paxton from being able to force district attorneys in the counties of Dallas, Harris and Bexar to submit specific performance reports and provide specific case files to the attorney general's office.
These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Gov. Abbott calls for 'Chief State Prosecutor' to overturn DA decisions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is calling on state lawmakers to create a position that would be able to override prosecutorial decisions made by district attorneys in the state.
San Marcos police arrest man accused of attempting to kidnap 2 women
San Marcos police arrested a man they say attempted to kidnap two women.
These new Texas laws go into effect in December and January
Dozens of new Texas laws are set to take effect in December and January impacting education, health, law enforcement and more.
Paxton sues state housing agency for religious discrimination
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs over rules he says discriminate against religious groups.