New law creates 'Athena Alert,' named after Wise County 7-year-old
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
New Texas law banning paper tags to take effect in 2025
Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a law that will eventually get rid of paper tags on vehicles by 2025.
Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a law that will eventually get rid of paper tags on vehicles by 2025.
Gov. Greg Abbott okays bill to eliminate annual vehicle inspections
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
Trump, supporters mount attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches
The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.
The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.
Texas: The Issue Is - Property Tax Fight (Part 2)
The Texas Trio discuss the political back and forth between Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on the best way to lower property taxes.
The Texas Trio discuss the political back and forth between Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on the best way to lower property taxes.
Texas: The Issue Is - Abbott v. Patrick on Property Tax
Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick don't disagree on much, but they are in a full-on fight over property taxes. The Texas Trio looks at both plans and the jabs from two of the biggest figures in Texas politics.
Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick don't disagree on much, but they are in a full-on fight over property taxes. The Texas Trio looks at both plans and the jabs from two of the biggest figures in Texas politics.
Runoff elections held across North Texas
Dozens of city council and school board seats will be decided in runoff elections on Saturday.
Dozens of city council and school board seats will be decided in runoff elections on Saturday.
Can you run for president from prison? Yes, it’s been done before
We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.
We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.
Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
Donald Trump said he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
Donald Trump said he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
Bank records raise questions about home remodel in Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.
A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.
With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enforcement and human smuggling
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive — proposals for border security. But unless the House convenes again, the bills can’t go to the governor’s desk.
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive — proposals for border security. But unless the House convenes again, the bills can’t go to the governor’s desk.
Ron DeSantis to hold fundraisers in North Texas today
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is set to stop in Dallas and Fort Worth Thursday as he continues a three-day Texas fundraising trip.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is set to stop in Dallas and Fort Worth Thursday as he continues a three-day Texas fundraising trip.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's attorneys prepare for legal battle in impeachment trial
Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.
Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Bills toughening penalties for parolees who tamper with ankle monitors signed into law
After the tragic Methodist shooting in November, lawmakers agreed there needed to be tougher penalties on parolees who tamper with their ankle monitors.
After the tragic Methodist shooting in November, lawmakers agreed there needed to be tougher penalties on parolees who tamper with their ankle monitors.
Texas House 'gave the bird' to homeowners by refusing to negotiate property tax plan, Lt. Gov. Patrick said
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over the best way to offer property tax relief.
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over the best way to offer property tax relief.
Texas Senate committee OKs bill letting state arrest illegal border crossings
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Texas Senate convenes for special session’s second week
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
Cornel West, progressive activist, announces third-party run for 2024 presidency
In a Twitter video posted Monday, West says he will run as a member of The People’s Party.
In a Twitter video posted Monday, West says he will run as a member of The People’s Party.
Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't run for president in 2024
“I will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024," Sununu tweeted. “The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote, and I will help to ensure this does not happen."
“I will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024," Sununu tweeted. “The stakes are too high for a crowded field to hand the nomination to a candidate who earns just 35 percent of the vote, and I will help to ensure this does not happen."