Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI accusations
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The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.

Several big issues during legislative session
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Several big issues came up today at the state capitol. Lawmakers discussed drag shows, parental rights, dementia, and reforming the state lottery

Leander ISD cuts programs due to budget deficit leaving students upset

Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.

Lawmakers explore ways to weaken state judges, upend landmark case law

Republican-led state legislatures are advancing measures to limit judicial power, challenging the role of courts in deciding constitutional issues and selecting judges.

Ban of online lottery ticket sales
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In the Senate, lawmakers passed legislation that bans online lottery ticket sales and the use of courier services to buy lotto tickets

JFK files: House Oversight Committee will hold March hearing, plan to visit Dallas

The House Oversight Committee is planning its first hearing on the release of records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and a possible visit to Dallas.

Texas Senate passes SB 26 aiming give raises to teachers

Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.

TX Senate passes bill to give teachers raises
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Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.

Safety advocates urge passage of hands-free cellphone law

A Round Rock mom who lost her daughter to a distracted driver has joined an effort to create a statewide, hands-free phone law. The call to action was made at the state capitol by a group of roadway safety advocates.

Trump holds 1st cabinet meeting
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President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term, but not just his secretaries were in attendance. DOGE mastermind Elon Musk was also in the room to discuss his federal cost-cutting crusade. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports.

DOGE cuts outlined in new Trump executive order: See the list

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to review federal spending, scrutinize contracts, and eliminate waste.

Trump administration directs agencies to plan for massive layoffs

The Trump administration has issued a memo instructing federal agencies to develop plans for significant reductions in their workforce, aiming to streamline government operations.

Senators object using prisons to detain immigrants 'swept up' in Trump's mass deportation efforts

Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.