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.
Texas 89th legislative session comes to an end
Late Monday evening, the 89th Texas legislature officially came to an end in Austin.
Late Monday evening, the 89th Texas legislature officially came to an end in Austin.
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.
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.
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' $338 billion budget passes Senate, heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Texas THC ban: Advocates seeking SB 3 veto to hold Monday press conference in Austin
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
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.
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'
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.
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.
Austin mosques targeted by vandalism, CAIR-Austin says
CAIR-Austin is calling for more security after three mosques were targeted by vandalism.
CAIR-Austin is calling for more security after three mosques were targeted by vandalism.
Texas legislation: THC restrictions pass House; tentative deal reached on school funding
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Senate approves legislation to shut down Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
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.
Fort Worth's latest census has put them over 1 million residents, launching them over Austin as the fourth-largest city in Texas.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.