Gov. Abbott's terrorist declaration could help with North Texas' troubling trend of drug overdoses
Deadly fentanyl continues to come across the Texas border. Four million pills were seized just last month. If the feds step in, it would mean a lot of additional resources and tools coming to Texas as overdoses and drug deaths escalate across our region.
Deadly fentanyl continues to come across the Texas border. Four million pills were seized just last month. If the feds step in, it would mean a lot of additional resources and tools coming to Texas as overdoses and drug deaths escalate across our region.
Kamala Harris to headline Texas Democratic Party fundraiser one month before midterm election
The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since Biden and Harris took office.
The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since Biden and Harris took office.
Texas Gov. Abbott signs executive order labeling drug cartels terrorists
Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.
Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.
House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Venezuelan asylum seekers suing Florida governor after being flown to Massachusetts
Some of the four dozen asylum seekers who were flown from Texas to Massachusetts claim they were victims of fraud and exploitation.
Some of the four dozen asylum seekers who were flown from Texas to Massachusetts claim they were victims of fraud and exploitation.
National Voter Registration Day: Dallas County hosts drive-thru voter registration event
Dallas County is celebrating National Voter Registration Day and making a big push to register voters ahead of the November midterm election.
Dallas County is celebrating National Voter Registration Day and making a big push to register voters ahead of the November midterm election.
Texas sheriff investigating flights to Martha's Vineyard
A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.
A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.
New York considers keeping migrants bused from Texas on cruise ships
New York mayor Eric Adams says the city is struggling to house the 11,000 migrants Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent to the city since May.
New York mayor Eric Adams says the city is struggling to house the 11,000 migrants Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent to the city since May.
Texas governor poll: Gov. Greg Abbott extends lead over Beto O'Rourke
With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.
With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.
9 migrant buses arrive in NYC; mayor says he's considering legal action against Texas
New York City’s mayor is looking at what legal action he can take against Texas to force Gov. Greg Abbott to notify him when migrant buses are on the way. He said the city is overwhelmed.
New York City’s mayor is looking at what legal action he can take against Texas to force Gov. Greg Abbott to notify him when migrant buses are on the way. He said the city is overwhelmed.
Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens
Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.
Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.
Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
Republican governors stepping up efforts to bus migrants to Democratic cities
This week, dozens of asylum seekers were dropped off in a wealthy vacation spot in Massachusetts and near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in D.C.
This week, dozens of asylum seekers were dropped off in a wealthy vacation spot in Massachusetts and near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in D.C.
Abbott accused O'Rourke of wanting to defund the police; O'Rourke says claims are false
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Most Texans support busing migrants, think state hasn't done enough to stop mass shootings, poll says
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows how Texans feel about a number of hot button issues heading into this November's election.
Texas governor poll: Abbott leads O'Rourke in governor's race
A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.
A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.