Millions of Texans still don’t have broadband access. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.
In Texas, experts say more than 9 million people don’t have a broadband internet connection, either because the infrastructure doesn’t reach their homes or because they aren’t subscribed to a service.
In Texas, experts say more than 9 million people don’t have a broadband internet connection, either because the infrastructure doesn’t reach their homes or because they aren’t subscribed to a service.
23 candidates join the race to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
A crowd of 23 candidates — including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats — has filed for the May 1 special election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, according to the secretary of state's office.
A crowd of 23 candidates — including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats — has filed for the May 1 special election to fill the seat of the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, according to the secretary of state's office.
Notable Texans react to end of mask mandate, reopening of businesses
There was instant reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to end the statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses to fully reopen.
There was instant reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to end the statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses to fully reopen.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls for resignations of ERCOT CEO, PUC Chair
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the resignations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness and Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the resignations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness and Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker.
Gov. Abbott promises changes, new legislation to address Texas power grid failure
Hearings over what led to last week's massive power failure begin Thursday in Austin. Meanwhile, state Democrats say Abbott isn’t taking responsibility for his role. He appoints the people who oversee ERCOT.
Hearings over what led to last week's massive power failure begin Thursday in Austin. Meanwhile, state Democrats say Abbott isn’t taking responsibility for his role. He appoints the people who oversee ERCOT.
Texas lawmakers to hold hearings Thursday on power grid failure
Members of the Texas Legislature will hold a hearing this week to get answers about the failure of the state's power grid that left millions in the dark.
Members of the Texas Legislature will hold a hearing this week to get answers about the failure of the state's power grid that left millions in the dark.
State lawmakers to discuss Texas Workforce Commission issues
Thousands of unemployed Texans still find it impossible to get through to the agency, which has been overwhelmed in the past year by pandemic-related claims.
Thousands of unemployed Texans still find it impossible to get through to the agency, which has been overwhelmed in the past year by pandemic-related claims.
Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Gov. Greg Abbott touts pandemic recovery success in State of the State address
The governor focused on the pandemic successes in Texas. While there have been issues along the way and more than 36,000 deaths, Abbott said things are moving in the right direction.
The governor focused on the pandemic successes in Texas. While there have been issues along the way and more than 36,000 deaths, Abbott said things are moving in the right direction.
Republican group puts up billboards calling on Ted Cruz to resign
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Beto O'Rourke considering run for governor of Texas
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, tests positive for coronavirus
Wright, 67, who was hospitalized in September due to complications from cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
Wright, 67, who was hospitalized in September due to complications from cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
U.S. attorneys warn 'Don’t mess with Texas' after threats of violence on Inauguration Day
U.S. attorneys across Texas have come together with a warning to those who might want to cause trouble in Texas.
U.S. attorneys across Texas have come together with a warning to those who might want to cause trouble in Texas.
North Texas U.S. House members vote along party lines on 2nd Trump impeachment
Local U.S. House Republicans who voted were against the measure while all of the North Texas Democrats were for impeaching Trump. The final count was 232 to 197 in favor of the single article of impeachment on “incitement of insurrection.”
Local U.S. House Republicans who voted were against the measure while all of the North Texas Democrats were for impeaching Trump. The final count was 232 to 197 in favor of the single article of impeachment on “incitement of insurrection.”
Texas Legislature opens with COVID-19 protocols, extra security in place
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Texas Democrats call for Ted Cruz’s resignation for Electoral College challenge, inspiring rioters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
Texas politicians condemn violence and unrest in Washington D.C.
Texas politicians roundly condemned the pro-Trump mobs who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempted insurrection that halted the Electoral College certification.
Texas politicians roundly condemned the pro-Trump mobs who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempted insurrection that halted the Electoral College certification.
Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he has tested positive for COVID-19.