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
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods
Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Poll finds Texans 'very concerned' about rising gas prices
A new poll from the University of Texas' Texas Politics Project shows more than half of all Texans are very concerned about rising gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.
Texas congressman calls for National Guard to address drone threats at World Cup
Texas congressman Michael McCaul is calling on the Trump administration to allow the National Guard to address drone threats ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Texas mariachi brothers to play with Kacey Musgraves at Gruene Hall
Three teens who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held at a pair of South Texas migrant detention centers for two weeks earlier this year are opening for music superstar Kacey Musgraves after the musician announced three shows in the Lone Star State to promote her new album.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Judge orders release of family held at Dilley detention facility for nearly a year
A federal judge has ordered the release of a mother and her five children from a Texas immigration detention facility where the family has been held for the past 10 months.
Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election
A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.