CPAC 2021: Trump allies push his continued dominance in GOP, false fraud claims

The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas

The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman

An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.

TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration

More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.

CPAC schedule: Who is speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference  (CPAC) is slated to run through Sunday and a number of high-profile conservatives will take the stage to share conservative ideas with the crowd. 

Bastrop County designated Film Friendly Texas community

Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Gov. Abbott delivers address to Texans after historic winter storm

More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.

Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis

On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.

Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays

The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.

Romney says Trump likely to be GOP nominee if he runs in 2024

Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."

Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

President Joe Biden to visit Houston on Friday

President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.

Supreme Court won’t stop release of Trump’s tax records

In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is declining to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.