COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.

Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.

Conroe brewery pulls out as venue for Kyle Rittenhouse rally against censorship

Southern Star Brewery, which had been listed as the event host, said it “is an apolitical organization, but we feel that this event doesn’t reflect our own values and we could not in good faith continue to rent out space for the event.”

The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter

This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.

Houston restaurant shooting could factor into gun control debates

A recent deadly shooting in Houston could factor into upcoming gun control debates at the Texas State Capitol this legislative session.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event

Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.

Articles of impeachment filed against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Democratic political analyst Ed Espinosa and GOP political analyst Ashley Brasher discussed the articles of impeachment filed against DHS Secretary Mayorkas.

88th Texas Legislative Session: 64 bills filed in relation to LGBTQ+ community

In the 2023 Legislative Session, 64 bills have been filed in relation to the LGBTQ+ community. The most bills to be filed in a single regular session.

Robert Fratta, former Missouri City police officer, executed by lethal injection

A former suburban Houston police officer was executed Tuesday for hiring two people to kill his estranged wife nearly 30 years ago amid a contentious divorce and custody battle.

Biden 'surprised' government records were found at former office

President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington.

Texas’ 88th legislative session kicks off with lawmakers determining what to do with $33 billion surplus

With Tuesday’s launch of the 88th legislative session, Texas lawmakers are officially back in business at the state capitol facing the challenge of spending a $33 billion surplus..

New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework

New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.

Biden classified documents: How the case is (and isn’t) similar to Trump’s

Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.

House Republicans to launch investigations into FBI, China

House Republicans are moving Tuesday to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government.

Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”

Gas stove ban 'on the table' for federal agency: reports

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves because of harmful pollutants that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.