Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session
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.
Protest over Texas redistricting effort planned at Governor's Mansion Sunday
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Flash Flood Warnings issued in Central Texas, several ground search operations suspended
Heavy rain and life-threatening flash flooding hammered the Texas Hill Country early Sunday, prompting a flash flood emergency and urgent warnings across several central Texas counties.
Heavy rain and life-threatening flash flooding hammered the Texas Hill Country early Sunday, prompting a flash flood emergency and urgent warnings across several central Texas counties.
All P. Terry's locations donating 100% profits from Thursday to Texas flood relief
All proceeds will go to the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), which provides essential supplies and long-term support to flood victims.
All proceeds will go to the Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), which provides essential supplies and long-term support to flood victims.
Texas flooding: 8-year-old Austin girl among victims from Camp Mystic
8-year-old Linnie McCown of Austin was one of the campers at Camp Mystic killed in the flooding over the weekend.
8-year-old Linnie McCown of Austin was one of the campers at Camp Mystic killed in the flooding over the weekend.
'Liver King' arrested in Austin after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
Man accused of threat against Texas lawmakers had gun, knee pads in car
FOX 7 has obtained documents related to the arrest of the man who allegedly made threats against lawmakers ahead of a protest at the Texas Capitol.
FOX 7 has obtained documents related to the arrest of the man who allegedly made threats against lawmakers ahead of a protest at the Texas Capitol.
AG Paxton threatens suit against Austin over 'anti-gun' bank contract
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
Alex Jones accused of hiding money from Sandy Hook families in bankruptcy case
Alex Jones' bankruptcy trustee has filed three lawsuits alleging the Infowars host fraudulently transferred around $5 million in assets to family members.
Alex Jones' bankruptcy trustee has filed three lawsuits alleging the Infowars host fraudulently transferred around $5 million in assets to family members.
Texas truck driver sentenced to life for killing woman kidnapped in Dallas
A Texas truck driver was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday for the 2024 kidnapping and death of a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran whose body was found in East Texas.
A Texas truck driver was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday for the 2024 kidnapping and death of a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran whose body was found in East Texas.
Gov. Abbott responds to threat against Texas lawmakers
Gov. Abbott says Texas DPS is on "heightened alert" after a man allegedly threatened Texas lawmakers. An arrest was made in La Grange, according to Texas DPS. No charges have been filed at this time.
Gov. Abbott says Texas DPS is on "heightened alert" after a man allegedly threatened Texas lawmakers. An arrest was made in La Grange, according to Texas DPS. No charges have been filed at this time.
Texas lawmakers demand enhanced security from Gov. Abbott
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Texas lawmakers demand enhanced security after capitol threat and Minnesota attack
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Texas Capitol evacuated after 'credible threat' against lawmakers detected, 1 arrested
The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday after it said a “credible threat" was directed towards state lawmakers.
The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday after it said a “credible threat" was directed towards state lawmakers.
Texas activates National Guard amidst "Anti-ICE" protests
Texas deploys its National Guard with undisclosed numbers and locations in response to "Anti-ICE" protests that have already led to arrests and injuries.
Texas deploys its National Guard with undisclosed numbers and locations in response to "Anti-ICE" protests that have already led to arrests and injuries.
Texas activates National Guard amidst Anti-ICE Protests
Texas deploys its National Guard with undisclosed numbers and locations in response to "Anti-ICE" protests that have already led to arrests and injuries.
Texas deploys its National Guard with undisclosed numbers and locations in response to "Anti-ICE" protests that have already led to arrests and injuries.
Austin ICE protests: Multiple people arrested; police give update
Multiple people were arrested on charges ranging from criminal mischief to harassment of a public servant and resisting arrest during Monday night's anti-ICE protests, says APD and DPS.
Multiple people were arrested on charges ranging from criminal mischief to harassment of a public servant and resisting arrest during Monday night's anti-ICE protests, says APD and DPS.
Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston
A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.
A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.



















