Former foster care children give firsthand accounts to Texas Senate committee
After four hours of testimony from experts in the foster care industry, it was this panel of young women with firsthand experience in the foster system who provided the most eye-opening information.
After four hours of testimony from experts in the foster care industry, it was this panel of young women with firsthand experience in the foster system who provided the most eye-opening information.
Will there will be enough power for peak demands in Texas this summer?
According to a report on Monday, ERCOT is indicating there is sufficient generating capacity to serve peak demands this summer.
According to a report on Monday, ERCOT is indicating there is sufficient generating capacity to serve peak demands this summer.
After Buffalo mass shooting, Liz Cheney accuses GOP of encouraging hate
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S., after a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., where the suspect is believed to be a white nationalist.
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S., after a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., where the suspect is believed to be a white nationalist.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Protestors continue gathering at Texas Capitol to fight for abortion rights
Protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol once again this weekend to keep their fight for abortion rights in the U.S. going.
Protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol once again this weekend to keep their fight for abortion rights in the U.S. going.
In Texas visit, Donald Trump rallies Republican voters to deliver a GOP wave in November midterms
Despite losing in 2020, Trump continues to have outsized influence among conservatives and his endorsements of candidates have carried significant clout in the Republican Party.
Despite losing in 2020, Trump continues to have outsized influence among conservatives and his endorsements of candidates have carried significant clout in the Republican Party.
'Bans off our Bodies': Abortion rights supporters rally across the U.S.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at more than 380 "Bans off our Bodies" abortion rights marches from Maine to Hawaii.
GOP's new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for formula shortage
Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.
Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.
Clarence Thomas: Roe v. Wade leak has 'fundamentally' changed Supreme Court
Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
Trump backs Mastriano in Pennsylvania GOP governor primary
Donald Trump has endorsed Doug Mastriano in the Republican primary for governor in Pennsylvania.
Donald Trump has endorsed Doug Mastriano in the Republican primary for governor in Pennsylvania.
Texas abortion rights advocates hold 'Bans off our Bodies' rally at State Capitol
The rally at the steps of the Texas Capitol are just one of more than 380 events set across the nation to protest the pending decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The rally at the steps of the Texas Capitol are just one of more than 380 events set across the nation to protest the pending decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
This Week in Texas Politics: Baby formula, vouchers, and Trump's visit to Austin
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
2022 Texas Primary Runoff Election: Christian, Stogner face off in Railroad Commissioner runoff
Two Republican candidates will be on the Railroad Commissioner ballot in the May runoff, incumbent Wayne Christian and oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner.
Two Republican candidates will be on the Railroad Commissioner ballot in the May runoff, incumbent Wayne Christian and oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner.
Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
Madison Cawthorn faces primary challengers amid controversies, gaffes
A series of unforced political and personal errors by GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn has brought the forces of big-name Republicans and traditional enemies to bear on his reelection bid in North Carolina.
A series of unforced political and personal errors by GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn has brought the forces of big-name Republicans and traditional enemies to bear on his reelection bid in North Carolina.
Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Louisiana abortion bill: No more murder charges for women, lawmakers say
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
Austin-area high school students hold walk out in support of abortion rights
Austin high school students held a walk out Thursday in response to the recently leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade.
Austin high school students held a walk out Thursday in response to the recently leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade.