Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Fort Worth volunteers gather flood relief items to ship
Fort Worth and surrounding communities have stepped up, sending teams of people to assist in the recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country.
Fort Worth and surrounding communities have stepped up, sending teams of people to assist in the recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country.
Residents can't access belongings after apartment fire
With 800 people still displaced after an electrical fire at the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth, residents are demanding answers from the management company.
With 800 people still displaced after an electrical fire at the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth, residents are demanding answers from the management company.
Texas redistricting plan ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
Texas leaders discuss border safety and new enforcement laws at sheriff's training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas to consider redistricting after DOJ complaint
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
Texas parties at odds over timing of congressional redistricting efforts
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Gov Abbott announces 160+ people missing in Texas flood
Governor Abbott just announced a staggering 161 people are still missing or unaccounted for in addition to the at least 110 people who have died. That is far beyond any previous estimate of the missing and the governor warned it is likely to go up again.
Governor Abbott just announced a staggering 161 people are still missing or unaccounted for in addition to the at least 110 people who have died. That is far beyond any previous estimate of the missing and the governor warned it is likely to go up again.
Texas flooding: Gov. Abbott takes aerial tour surveying damage in Kerr County
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows took an aerial tour surveying damage that was left behind in Kerr County.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows took an aerial tour surveying damage that was left behind in Kerr County.
Weather alert improvements planned for special session
The Hill Country, with its rugged terrain, is probably the most dangerous part of the state when it comes to flash flooding. Gov. Abbott on Sunday said the issue of flooding and warnings will be addressed by the legislature very soon
The Hill Country, with its rugged terrain, is probably the most dangerous part of the state when it comes to flash flooding. Gov. Abbott on Sunday said the issue of flooding and warnings will be addressed by the legislature very soon
Kerr County RV Park destroyed by Texas flooding
A devastating "once-in-a-lifetime" flood in Kerrville, Texas, has led to multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals after an RV park was swept away.
A devastating "once-in-a-lifetime" flood in Kerrville, Texas, has led to multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals after an RV park was swept away.
Texas RV Park destroyed by Kerr County flood, search for missing continues
A devastating "once-in-a-lifetime" flood in Kerrville, Texas, has led to multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals after an RV park was swept away.
A devastating "once-in-a-lifetime" flood in Kerrville, Texas, has led to multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals after an RV park was swept away.
Texas flooding: Gov. Abbott declares July 6 as ‘Day of Prayer’
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared July 6 as a “Day of Prayer” amid the devastating floods impacting Central Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared July 6 as a “Day of Prayer” amid the devastating floods impacting Central Texas.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
Pastor grieves after 18-wheeler crash kills 4 in family
A Fort Worth family is grieving after four members were killed in a tragic crash caused by a big rig driver, leaving one survivor in critical condition and prompting multiple investigations into the trucking company.
A Fort Worth family is grieving after four members were killed in a tragic crash caused by a big rig driver, leaving one survivor in critical condition and prompting multiple investigations into the trucking company.
Fort Worth apartment fire prompts federal aid request
A devastating six-alarm apartment fire in Fort Worth has displaced over 800 residents, prompting Governor Abbott to request a damage assessment for potential federal aid as the community mobilizes to assist.
A devastating six-alarm apartment fire in Fort Worth has displaced over 800 residents, prompting Governor Abbott to request a damage assessment for potential federal aid as the community mobilizes to assist.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
Texas bans adversarial countries from buying certain properties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.