‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck

Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.

Abbott to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans

Texans will no longer be qualified for the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.

88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July

Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.

Abbott activates resources as severe weather, flash flooding threaten Texas

Severe storms throughout the week are expected to bring very large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and the potential for tornados.

Trump to speak at North Carolina Republican convention in June

Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.

Bill Gates left Microsoft board amid investigation into affair, according to report

Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire’s prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee.

Local DACA recipient among six that met with President Biden

Karen Reyes, a teacher at Galindo Elementary, was invited to the White House to meet with Biden to share her experiences and talk with the President.

'Tuning In' with Asleep At The Wheel
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Austin music icon Ray Benson and his band Asleep At The Wheel are celebrating more than 50 years of western swing. They are releasing a new EP later this month and an anniversary album later this year. They are featured in this week's "Tuning In" segment.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kid reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23

The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.

Man accused of killing wife, using her ballot to vote for Donald Trump

A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared on Mother’s Day 2020 is also accused of submitting a fraudulent vote on her behalf for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election, newly released court documents show.

Students for Trump co-founder gets 13 months in prison for posing as lawyer in fraud scheme

John Lambert went by "Eric Pope" and pretended to be a New York-based attorney at a law firm called Pope and Dunn. In August 2019, Lambert pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Vanessa Bryant gives fans a look inside Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame exhibit

Ahead of Kobe Bryant’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Vanessa Bryant gave a preview of the “Kobe: Basketball Life,” exhibit she helped design at the historic sports museum.

Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power

The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.

3 women arrested after pig's blood strewn on Chauvin defense witness old home

Three women have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the one-time Santa Rosa home of a former police officer who testified on behalf of the officer convicted of killing George Floyd by splashing pig blood on it and leaving a pig’s head near the front porch.