Juvenile violence hearing at Texas Capitol
Violent crime committed by juveniles is growing despite recent reforms made by state lawmakers. On May 5, members of a Senate Committee on Criminal Justice held a hearing on diversion programs and sentencing laws
Violent crime committed by juveniles is growing despite recent reforms made by state lawmakers. On May 5, members of a Senate Committee on Criminal Justice held a hearing on diversion programs and sentencing laws
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Georgetown residents elect to sell portion of city's water utility
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to reignite the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This as the military is trying to facilitate passage for some ships through the strait, and restore confidence.
New attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to reignite the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This as the military is trying to facilitate passage for some ships through the strait, and restore confidence.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
VIDEO: Texas father shoots carjacker attempting to steal vehicle with family inside
A father in Garland shot and killed a carjacker who attempted to steal a vehicle while his family of eight was still inside.
A father in Garland shot and killed a carjacker who attempted to steal a vehicle while his family of eight was still inside.
Texas summer camps face potential closures over strict new safety regulations
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Texas summer camps grapple with new state regulations
As Camp Mystic gets their license renewal revoked, other summer camps across Texas are struggling to meet new state regulations ahead of opening.
As Camp Mystic gets their license renewal revoked, other summer camps across Texas are struggling to meet new state regulations ahead of opening.
Summer camps grapple with new state regulations
As Camp Mystic gets their license renewal revoked, other summer camps across Texas are struggling to meet new state regulations ahead of opening.
As Camp Mystic gets their license renewal revoked, other summer camps across Texas are struggling to meet new state regulations ahead of opening.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Taylor makes history with first-ever voter-elected mayor
Voters in Taylor made history on Saturday by directly electing their mayor for the first time following a 2024 charter amendment.
Voters in Taylor made history on Saturday by directly electing their mayor for the first time following a 2024 charter amendment.
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.