State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin

The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.

All aboard! Biden visits Philadelphia to help Amtrak mark 50 years on the rails

As a U.S. senator, Biden was a fixture on Amtrak trains between his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., when the Senate was in session. He continued riding Amtrak as vice president. He has sometimes been referred to as “Amtrak Joe.”

Alcohol to go now good to go for Governor Abbott signature

The bill also applies to private clubs that have state permits. State lawmakers, Wednesday, sent it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.

Major Biden gets special training to prepare for arrival of White House cat

First lady Jill Biden said a family cat will be coming to the White House “pretty soon,” after the younger of the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Major, received special training.

Vanessa Bryant launching new 'Mambacita' clothing line to celebrate Gianna’s posthumous birthday

On Friday, Vanessa Bryant announced a new clothing line that will celebrate the life and legacy of Gianna Bryant. The athleisure line is set to launch over the weekend on what would have been Gianna’s 15th birthday. 

VIDEO: The president picks a dandelion for the first lady

The president suddenly stopped to pick a dandelion for the first lady on the Ellipse near the White House.

President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan

President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.

Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office

Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.

Abbott says he would sign constitutional carry into law if passed

Gov. Abbott recently said he would sign legislation giving Texans the ability to carry a handgun openly or concealed without a license or permit.

‘We are not adversaries’: Sen. Tim Scott offers GOP rebuttal to Biden’s 1st address to Congress

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress Wednesday night, taking aim at COVID-19 restrictions while praising the GOP and Donald Trump’s previous efforts to restore the U.S. economy.

Chauvin trial juror and Minneapolis coach describes deliberations

Brandon Mitchell, a JV basketball coach at North Minneapolis High School, has been better known as juror 52 over the last month in the trial of Derek Chauvin.

Dripping Springs designated as Music Friendly Community

The city of Dripping Springs completed the multi-step certification process to be designated as a Music Friendly Community.

CDC releases updated guidance on masks for fully vaccinated

Fully vaccinated people can now do outdoor activities, attend a small outdoor gathering, or go to an outdoor restaurant without wearing a mask.

CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”