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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Son of Bucee's co-founder facing new felony charge
The son of a Bucee's co-founder is facing a new felony charge after investigators reportedly found child sexual assault material, or CSAM, on a device they seized from his Spicewood home in 2023.
The son of a Bucee's co-founder is facing a new felony charge after investigators reportedly found child sexual assault material, or CSAM, on a device they seized from his Spicewood home in 2023.
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.
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
'Dazed and Confused' home in Austin up for sale
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Texas' new Department of Public Safety Director: 'We will not give up one square inch of this state'
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
TxTag Toll processing to be taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.