The suspect in Saturday’s synagogue standoff obtained a gun despite his troubled history. It’s not difficult…
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Oath Keepers founder arrested in Texas for role in Jan. 6 insurrection, charged with sedition
Oath Keepers founder arrested in Texas for role in Jan. 6 insurrection, charged with sedition …
Austin-area businesses will have to post COVID-19 policies, a modest rule that might trigger fresh clash with state
Austin-area businesses will have to post COVID-19 policies, a modest rule that might trigger fresh clash…
“From bad to worse”: U.S. judge deplores conditions for Texas foster kids sent out of state
“From bad to worse”: U.S. judge deplores conditions for Texas foster kids sent out of state …
At least 63 Texans — including a state House candidate — are accused of taking part in the Capitol insurrection
At least 63 Texans — including a state House candidate — are accused of taking part…
Amid Texas GOP’s effort to question electoral integrity, attorney general tried to indict Travis County elections chief
Amid Texas GOP’s effort to question electoral integrity, attorney general tried to indict Travis County elections…
After Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas law, abortion-rights supporters see no clear path to victory
After Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas law, abortion-rights supporters see no clear path to victory …
U.S. Supreme Court lets enforcement of Texas abortion law continue but allows legal challenges to proceed
U.S. Supreme Court lets enforcement of Texas abortion law continue but allows legal challenges to proceed …
A state district court judge will hear over a dozen challenges to Texas’ abortion law Wednesday
A state district court judge will hear over a dozen challenges to Texas’ abortion law Wednesday …
Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside about $35 billion for Texas projects
Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside about billion for Texas projects The funds will help…
Here’s what U.S. Supreme Court justices had to say about Texas’ abortion law
Here’s what U.S. Supreme Court justices had to say about Texas’ abortion law The proceedings…
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Texas’ near-total abortion ban Monday. Here’s what you need to know.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Texas’ near-total abortion ban Monday. Here’s what you need…
Texas urges U.S. Supreme Court to allow near-total abortion ban to stand as Biden administration lawsuit unfolds
Texas urges U.S. Supreme Court to allow near-total abortion ban to stand as Biden administration lawsuit…
Texas’ near-total abortion ban will remain in effect as federal appeals court agrees to hear legal challenge
Texas’ near-total abortion ban will remain in effect as federal appeals court agrees to hear legal…
Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to resume, stopping federal judge’s order to block its enforcement
Appeals court allows Texas abortion law to resume, stopping federal judge’s order to block its enforcement …
Texas' near-total abortion ban is temporarily blocked by a federal judge, spurring the state to quickly appeal
Texas’ near-total abortion ban is temporarily blocked by a federal judge, spurring the state to quickly…
Texas Supreme Court refuses to resume a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging new state abortion law
Texas Supreme Court refuses to resume a Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging new state abortion law …
Texas county officials call election audits an unnecessary partisan ploy while voicing confidence in 2020 results
Texas county officials call election audits an unnecessary partisan ploy while voicing confidence in 2020 results …
Texas abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track their challenge to state’s near-total abortion ban
Texas abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track their challenge to state’s near-total abortion ban …
Texas doctor who admitted to violating the state’s near-total abortion ban sued under new law
Texas doctor who admitted to violating the state’s near-total abortion ban sued under new law …
Federal judge will hear Texas’ arguments against temporarily blocking abortion ban before ruling on Biden administration request
Federal judge will hear Texas’ arguments against temporarily blocking abortion ban before ruling on Biden administration…
Texas foster care children exposed to sexual abuse, given wrong medication and neglected in unlicensed placements, new report says
Texas foster care children exposed to sexual abuse, given wrong medication and neglected in unlicensed placements,…
Texas lawmakers’ novel approach to skirting Roe v. Wade leaves abortion rights advocates without a legal playbook
Texas lawmakers’ novel approach to skirting Roe v. Wade leaves abortion rights advocates without a legal…
U.S. Justice Department sues Texas over new abortion law that Attorney General Merrick Garland calls unconstitutional
U.S. Justice Department sues Texas over new abortion law that Attorney General Merrick Garland calls unconstitutional …
With Texas’ restrictive abortion law in effect, clinics say they’ve canceled most appointments
With Texas’ restrictive abortion law in effect, clinics say they’ve canceled most appointments At least…
Abortion providers appeal to U.S. Supreme Court in last-ditch effort to block new Texas law banning the procedure as early as six weeks
Abortion providers appeal to U.S. Supreme Court in last-ditch effort to block new Texas law banning…
Texas children and children’s hospitals are under siege from two viruses: RSV and COVID-19
Texas children and children’s hospitals are under siege from two viruses: RSV and COVID-19 More…
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state's capacity
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state’s…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to pull over vehicles with migrants, which drew racial profiling concerns
Federal judge temporarily blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to pull over vehicles with migrants, which drew…
With school openings near, parents and teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
With school openings near, parents and teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against…
Texas Supreme Court may decide next plot twist in the Democratic walkout, and the fate of 2,100 state employees
Texas Supreme Court may decide next plot twist in the Democratic walkout, and the fate of…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to stop blocking people on Twitter, ending lawsuit over First Amendment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to stop blocking people on Twitter, ending lawsuit over First…
Army sergeant indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges after fatally shooting Austin protester Garrett Foster in 2020
Army sergeant indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges after fatally shooting Austin protester Garrett Foster…
Texas students' standardized test scores dropped dramatically during the pandemic, especially in math
Texas students’ standardized test scores dropped dramatically during the pandemic, especially in math The drop…
Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations, a week after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans
Texas border wall project receives over 0K in donations, a week after Gov. Greg Abbott announced…
Texas empties prison to prepare to detain immigrants arrested during ramped-up border enforcement
Texas empties prison to prepare to detain immigrants arrested during ramped-up border enforcement The prison…
A year after Vanessa Guillén’s death, lawmakers and advocates call for Congress to pass military sexual assault reform bill
A year after Vanessa Guillén’s death, lawmakers and advocates call for Congress to pass military sexual…
Biden administration threatens to sue after Texas officials say they’ll yank licenses from facilities housing unaccompanied migrant children
Biden administration threatens to sue after Texas officials say they’ll yank licenses from facilities housing unaccompanied…
Texas likely to ban homeless encampments in unapproved public places after bill is sent to governor
Texas likely to ban homeless encampments in unapproved public places after bill is sent to governor …
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal case to be heard in Collin County, appeals court rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal case to be heard in Collin County, appeals court rules …
After Harris County was left out of latest round of Hurricane Harvey relief funds, George P. Bush asks feds for $750 million
After Harris County was left out of latest round of Hurricane Harvey relief funds, George P.…
State lawmakers urge federal government to remove the term “Negro” from Texas place names
State lawmakers urge federal government to remove the term “Negro” from Texas place names The…
Houston, Harris County get nothing in latest round of $1 billion federal Hurricane Harvey relief funding
Houston, Harris County get nothing in latest round of billion federal Hurricane Harvey relief funding …
Statewide ban on homeless encampments approved by Texas Senate
Statewide ban on homeless encampments approved by Texas Senate A person experiencing homelessness in Austin…
Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn't end until a whistleblower came forward.
Texas officials knew foster children were illegally placed in an unsafe shelter. It didn’t end until…
“Serious, harmful consequences”: Texas continues placing foster children in harm’s way, court monitors find
“Serious, harmful consequences”: Texas continues placing foster children in harm’s way, court monitors find The…
Army report finds Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén reported being sexually harassed twice before she was killed
Army report finds Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén reported being sexually harassed twice before she was…
Texas' medical cannabis program could expand under bill preliminarily OK'd by House
Texas’ medical cannabis program could expand under bill preliminarily OK’d by House Michael Rubin, Director…
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller alleges aid to farmers of color discriminates against white farmers in suit against Biden administration
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller alleges aid to farmers of color discriminates against white farmers in…
A year after Vanessa Guillén’s murder, family and advocates say not enough has changed in the military
A year after Vanessa Guillén’s murder, family and advocates say not enough has changed in the…
The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it's another attempt to limit Democrats' power.
The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it’s another attempt to…
ERCOT to argue it is immune from winter storm lawsuits
ERCOT to argue it is immune from winter storm lawsuits A home in South Austin…
Court says Ken Paxton's case against Austin and Travis County for issuing New Year's curfew is moot, dismisses case
Court says Ken Paxton’s case against Austin and Travis County for issuing New Year’s curfew is…
Gov. Greg Abbott bans state agencies and state-funded organizations from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Greg Abbott bans state agencies and state-funded organizations from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination …
Texas will provide rapid COVID-19 tests for summer camps
Texas will provide rapid COVID-19 tests for summer camps James Miller, 9, finishes his kinetic…
Austin and Travis County officials can keep enforcing local mask mandate for now, judge says
Austin and Travis County officials can keep enforcing local mask mandate for now, judge says …
When Texas ended its mask mandate, the event cancellations started — and the losses are adding up
When Texas ended its mask mandate, the event cancellations started — and the losses are adding…
White Republicans are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine more than any other demographic group in Texas
White Republicans are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine more than any other demographic group in…
Griddy Energy customers may be off the hook for exorbitant energy bills after company files bankruptcy
Griddy Energy customers may be off the hook for exorbitant energy bills after company files bankruptcy …
Austin can keep enforcing mask mandate for at least two weeks until trial, judge says
Austin can keep enforcing mask mandate for at least two weeks until trial, judge says …
Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murder
Austin police officer who shot and killed Michael Ramos charged with murder Mike Ramos’ killing…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue Austin over mask mandate. The city isn't backing down.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue Austin over mask mandate. The city isn’t backing…
Student files class-action lawsuit against UT-Austin, saying online education last year wasn't worth the tuition
Student files class-action lawsuit against UT-Austin, saying online education last year wasn’t worth the tuition …
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues electricity retailer Griddy over exorbitant bills
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues electricity retailer Griddy over exorbitant bills Residents evacuate the…
Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine …
Texas woman who received $9,300 electricity bill files class-action lawsuit against wholesale electricity provider Griddy
Texas woman who received ,300 electricity bill files class-action lawsuit against wholesale electricity provider Griddy …
A family is suing Texas’ power grid operator after their son died from suspected hypothermia. But ERCOT may be shielded from lawsuits.
A family is suing Texas’ power grid operator after their son died from suspected hypothermia. But…
Texans now face a water crisis after enduring days without power
Texans now face a water crisis after enduring days without power Jacob Duran prepares wood…
Two hurricanes could form in the Gulf of Mexico next week, and one storm is heading toward Texas
Two hurricanes could form in the Gulf of Mexico next week, and one storm is heading…
With no end to the shutdown in sight, Texas bar owners and employees are on the brink of losing everything
With no end to the shutdown in sight, Texas bar owners and employees are on the…
Jay Hartzell named sole finalist for UT-Austin president
Jay Hartzell named sole finalist for UT-Austin president University of Texas at Austin Interim President…
Restaurants, bars and breweries scramble to reinvent themselves to get around Gov. Greg Abbott's bar shutdown
Restaurants, bars and breweries scramble to reinvent themselves to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s bar shutdown …
UT-Austin will test 5,000 people a week for coronavirus and cover out-of-pocket costs for students
UT-Austin will test 5,000 people a week for coronavirus and cover out-of-pocket costs for students …
At least 187 Texans received mystery seeds mailed from China. State officials warn they shouldn't be planted.
At least 187 Texans received mystery seeds mailed from China. State officials warn they shouldn’t be…
Thousands of Texans remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna
Thousands of Texans remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna Padre Island’s Bob…
Timing of Supreme Court justice’s retirement allows Gov. Greg. Abbott, not voters, to pick his two-year replacement
Timing of Supreme Court justice’s retirement allows Gov. Greg. Abbott, not voters, to pick his two-year…
Timing of Supreme Court justice’s retirement allows Gov. Greg. Abbott, not voters, to pick his two-year replacement
Timing of Supreme Court justice’s retirement allows Gov. Greg. Abbott, not voters, to pick his two-year…
Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul Green says he will retire at the end of August after 15 years on the bench
Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul Green says he will retire at the end of August after…
Distilleries, wineries shuttered by Gov. Greg Abbott's bar shutdown say they should be exempted
Distilleries, wineries shuttered by Gov. Greg Abbott’s bar shutdown say they should be exempted Distilleries,…
UT-Austin says it will keep "Eyes of Texas" as school song, but will rename buildings as Black students call for change
UT-Austin says it will keep “Eyes of Texas” as school song, but will rename buildings as…
UT-Austin says it will keep "Eyes of Texas" as school song, but will rename buildings as Black students call for change
UT-Austin says it will keep “Eyes of Texas” as school song, but will rename buildings as…
Trump's ban on new visas will hurt Texas universities, experts say
Trump’s ban on new visas will hurt Texas universities, experts say Professors, experts and students…
Trump's ban on new visas will hurt Texas universities, experts say
Trump’s ban on new visas will hurt Texas universities, experts say Professors, experts and students…
Watch: MJ Hegar, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, discusses her policies and chances ahead of runoff election
Watch: MJ Hegar, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, discusses her policies and chances ahead of runoff election …
Watch: MJ Hegar, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, discusses her policies and chances ahead of runoff election
Watch: MJ Hegar, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, discusses her policies and chances ahead of runoff election …
Bar exam for Texas' aspiring lawyers canceled in July due to coronavirus concerns
Bar exam for Texas’ aspiring lawyers canceled in July due to coronavirus concerns The Texas…
Bar exam for Texas' aspiring lawyers canceled in July due to coronavirus concerns
Bar exam for Texas’ aspiring lawyers canceled in July due to coronavirus concerns The Texas…
More than 300 children in Texas day cares have caught COVID-19, and the numbers are rising
More than 300 children in Texas day cares have caught COVID-19, and the numbers are rising …
Texas bar owners file $10 million federal lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott, the second lawsuit over the shutdown in two days
Texas bar owners file million federal lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott, the second lawsuit over the…
Federal government postpones plans to close five coronavirus testing sites in Texas
Federal government postpones plans to close five coronavirus testing sites in Texas National Guard members…
Local leaders warn Texas is heading down a dangerous path as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge in big cities
Local leaders warn Texas is heading down a dangerous path as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge…
Local leaders warn Texas is heading down a dangerous path as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge in big cities
Local leaders warn Texas is heading down a dangerous path as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports making to-go alcohol sales permanent in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports making to-go alcohol sales permanent in Texas Texas again…
Houston mayor calls for more funding for social services to take pressure off police officers
Houston mayor calls for more funding for social services to take pressure off police officers …