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.
Austin mosques targeted by vandalism, CAIR-Austin says
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.
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.
Texas Senate approves legislation to shut down Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
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.
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.
Local leaders share concern for SB 17 during press conference ; Local Republicans react
Senate Bill 17, which seeks to ban land ownership in Texas for individuals from specific foreign countries, has stirred significant controversy.
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.
Austin mortuary employee accused of experimenting on corpses, filing fraudulent death certificates
A North Austin mortuary employee is now facing multiple felonies in connection with alleged “experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates.
Texas Strip steak? Lawmakers consider renaming New York Strip
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
Texas Lottery executive director resigns following investigation of recent winning tickets
Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell's resignation comes after questions about the legitimacy of the Texas Lottery earlier this year.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
Temporary ground stop at Austin airport lifted after air traffic controller issue
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary ground stop for arriving flights from certain cities into Austin.
Austin I-35 crash: NTSB to examine scene of multi-vehicle crash that killed 5
On Saturday, the National Transportation Safety Board will share new details about the 17-vehicle crash that killed five people, including two children, in Austin.
L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.