Bill requiring sheriffs to work with ICE passes Texas legislature

In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.

Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion

An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.

Texas lottery winner on delays in $83M prize payout: 'I've lost a lot of faith'
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A woman is suing the Texas Lottery after winning $83 million. The Montgomery County resident won back in February but was told she can?t be paid because of a state investigation.

Former Uvalde mayor’s police training bill heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk

A bill intended to fix some issues in police training that may have contributed to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval.

Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill

125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.

Million milestone: Fort Worth approaches top-10 spot in U.S.

Fort Worth's latest census has put them over 1 million residents, launching them over Austin as the fourth-largest city in Texas.

Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana

Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.

ACL Music Festival 2025: Who's performing this year?

The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.

Texas OL Nick Brooks was headed to strip club to meet recruits when he was arrested for DWI, docs show

Texas Longhorns football player Nick Brooks told an officer that he was coming from a 21 and up club on West 6th that “makes exceptions for UT football players" before he was arrested for DWI, documents show.

Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery Commission after banning retail couriers

One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.