Conflicting opinions on proposal to replace STAAR test
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
Hays CISD bus drops into sink hole
Hays Consolidated Independent School District says one of its buses dropped into a sink hole.
Hays Consolidated Independent School District says one of its buses dropped into a sink hole.
Leander ISD bus crash: Driver won't face charges
The Leander Independent School District releases video from the August 13 rollover bus crash as DPS says the driver will not face criminal charges.
The Leander Independent School District releases video from the August 13 rollover bus crash as DPS says the driver will not face criminal charges.
VIDEO: Greg Casar announces reelection
U.S. Representative Greg Casar has announced his reelection campaign.
U.S. Representative Greg Casar has announced his reelection campaign.
Ex-MD Anderson scientist accused of stealing trade secrets for China
A former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of trying to steal proprietary cancer-related research and take it to China.
A former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of trying to steal proprietary cancer-related research and take it to China.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrenders to ICE custody in Baltimore
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore on Monday, just days after his release from jail. ICE alerted his attorneys on Friday that he could be deported to Uganda and was ordered to report to authorities.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore on Monday, just days after his release from jail. ICE alerted his attorneys on Friday that he could be deported to Uganda and was ordered to report to authorities.
VIDEO: Leander ISD bus crash dash cam
**VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: VIDEOS AND IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME** Leander Independent School District has released dash cam video from the rollover crash on August 13.
**VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: VIDEOS AND IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME** Leander Independent School District has released dash cam video from the rollover crash on August 13.
National Guard troops to be sent to 19 states
Pentagon officials tell FOX News that roughly 1,700 National Guard troops will be sent to 19 states, including Texas, over the next few weeks as part of the Trump Administration's crack down on high crime. FOX's Lucas Tomlinson has the details.
Pentagon officials tell FOX News that roughly 1,700 National Guard troops will be sent to 19 states, including Texas, over the next few weeks as part of the Trump Administration's crack down on high crime. FOX's Lucas Tomlinson has the details.
Benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood victims
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
Texas Republicans block Dem filibuster attempt
State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) attempted to slow the bill with a filibuster, but Republicans were able to block the effort.
State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) attempted to slow the bill with a filibuster, but Republicans were able to block the effort.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Fernand – pronounced fair-nahn – has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Fernand – pronounced fair-nahn – has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Senate passes new congressional maps
The Texas Senate passed new congressional maps just after midnight Saturday after an attempt to filibuster by Sen. Carol Alvarado was blocked. The bill now heads to the governor's desk.
The Texas Senate passed new congressional maps just after midnight Saturday after an attempt to filibuster by Sen. Carol Alvarado was blocked. The bill now heads to the governor's desk.
Menendez brothers: Lyle Menendez denied parole
The panel's decision must now be reviewed by the board, then go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for final approval.
The panel's decision must now be reviewed by the board, then go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for final approval.
Democrats' final stand against redistricting plan
Texas Democrats aren't going down without a fight. The debate over redistricting is still going on.
Texas Democrats aren't going down without a fight. The debate over redistricting is still going on.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
House committee debates transgender bathroom bill
WARNING: This video contains strong language that some people may find offensive. Tensions boiled over during a House committee meeting debating Senate Bill 8 which would require people at schools and government buildings to use the bathroom of their biological sex as opposed to their gender identity.
WARNING: This video contains strong language that some people may find offensive. Tensions boiled over during a House committee meeting debating Senate Bill 8 which would require people at schools and government buildings to use the bathroom of their biological sex as opposed to their gender identity.
New APD electric patrol vehicles
Austin police now have two electric patrol vehicles in their fleet. It's part of a pilot program, which will last six to 12 months. The city says it will be more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.
Austin police now have two electric patrol vehicles in their fleet. It's part of a pilot program, which will last six to 12 months. The city says it will be more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.
Burnet crash: Families of victims file lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the driver charged in a fiery crash that killed five friends in Burnet County in late July. The lawsuits also name the the owner of the truck-trailer he was driving and his company as defendants.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the driver charged in a fiery crash that killed five friends in Burnet County in late July. The lawsuits also name the the owner of the truck-trailer he was driving and his company as defendants.
Doggett urges Dems to fight redistricting map
Congressman Lloyd Doggett spoke about his decision to step away from Washington if the new Texas redistricting maps are approved by the courts
Congressman Lloyd Doggett spoke about his decision to step away from Washington if the new Texas redistricting maps are approved by the courts
Senate floor debate on redistricting map
On Friday, the final floor debate in the Senate on the congressional redistricting map took place. And, several house committees heard testimony on bills ranging from flood response to the use of bathrooms and medication
On Friday, the final floor debate in the Senate on the congressional redistricting map took place. And, several house committees heard testimony on bills ranging from flood response to the use of bathrooms and medication