May 2 Local Election: Travis County results
Voters in Travis County decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
Voters in Travis County decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
May 2 Local Election: Williamson County and Bell County results
Voters in Williamson and Bell counties decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
Voters in Williamson and Bell counties decided on a number of important local races and issues. The results are now starting to come in.
May 2 Local Election: What’s on the ballot in Central Texas, polling locations, hours & more
There are a few May municipal races happening in Central Texas on Saturday, May 2. Here is a breakdown of the local races and propositions.
There are a few May municipal races happening in Central Texas on Saturday, May 2. Here is a breakdown of the local races and propositions.
New poll released for Texas U.S. Senate race
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
Two recent polls have the U.S. Senate race in Texas taking a complete 180-turn. However, political analysts are warning that these surveys are no guarantee that Texas Democrats are going to win their first statewide race in more than three decades.
‘Thankful’: Texas leaders react to Camp Mystic closing for 2026 season
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas leaders have reacted to the news Thursday that Camp Mystic will remain closed for the 2026 season.
Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
Camp Mystic operator testifies in hearing
Nearly a year after the deadly July 4th flooding, one of Camp Mystic's operators, who also serves as the camp's medical officer, has still not reported the deaths of 27 people as required by law.
Nearly a year after the deadly July 4th flooding, one of Camp Mystic's operators, who also serves as the camp's medical officer, has still not reported the deaths of 27 people as required by law.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
Parents testify in Camp Mystic hearing
The Camp Mystic hearings entered their second day at the Texas Capitol on April 28. Lawmakers heard emotional testimony from parents as they continue the search for answers as the camp looks to renew its license.
The Camp Mystic hearings entered their second day at the Texas Capitol on April 28. Lawmakers heard emotional testimony from parents as they continue the search for answers as the camp looks to renew its license.
Camp Mystic: Committee hears testimony on deadly flooding
On April 28, the operators of Camp Mystic issued an apology to the parents who lost children when floodwater swept through the camp back in July 2025. The apology, which came during the second day of a special hearing, also came with a qualification regarding accountability
On April 28, the operators of Camp Mystic issued an apology to the parents who lost children when floodwater swept through the camp back in July 2025. The apology, which came during the second day of a special hearing, also came with a qualification regarding accountability
Texas investigates trucking schools for safety and language violations
Texas is cracking down on trucking schools accused of endangering public safety by bypassing English language requirements and offering inadequate, uncertified training programs.
Texas is cracking down on trucking schools accused of endangering public safety by bypassing English language requirements and offering inadequate, uncertified training programs.
Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.
Camp Mystic hearing: Committee looks into flooding
It's been 10 months since catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas. Lives were lost, including more than 20 girls at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. On April 27, a joint legislative hearing started at the Texas Capitol.
It's been 10 months since catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas. Lives were lost, including more than 20 girls at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. On April 27, a joint legislative hearing started at the Texas Capitol.
Texas AG claims new complaint of male Austin ISD student using girls' bathroom
The Texas Attorney General is taking aim against Austin ISD again, saying his office has received another complaint about an Austin High School student using the wrong gender bathroom.
The Texas Attorney General is taking aim against Austin ISD again, saying his office has received another complaint about an Austin High School student using the wrong gender bathroom.
Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Austin police to update general orders regarding ICE following Gov. Abbott's letter
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.