Abbott, Texas leadership approve almost $500M in additional Operation Lone Star funding
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
Abbott accepting donations for program to bus undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
Are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
In light of recent controversial pushback from GOP lawmakers, one question is being raised, are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
In light of recent controversial pushback from GOP lawmakers, one question is being raised, are GOP lawmakers vindictive?
Disney government in dark about effect of Florida law dissolving it
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Under a new Florida law, the Reedy Creek Improvement District would expire by June 2023.
Free Brittney Griner: Calls renew for WNBA player's release after Russia releases Trevor Reed
Despite Reed’s release, other Americans remain jailed in Russia, including WNBA star Brittney Griner after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Despite Reed’s release, other Americans remain jailed in Russia, including WNBA star Brittney Griner after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Video of Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio learning execution halted
Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach was the first to tell Melissa Lucio that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had halted her execution. Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach was the first to tell Melissa Lucio that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had halted her execution. Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s 'remain in Mexico' policy
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
The Biden administration had ended the policy that forced 70,000 migrants to wait in Mexico. But a federal judge in Texas forced the administration to restart the program in December.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Candidate can't be called 'The Patriot' on ballot, Oklahoma panel rules
A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.
A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Why was death row inmate Melissa Lucio's execution delayed?
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lucio’s request for a stay of execution. Melissa Lucio had been set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lucio’s request for a stay of execution. Melissa Lucio had been set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah.
Biden pardons Kennedy-era Secret Service agent, 2 others
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Biden granted pardons to Abraham Bolden Sr., a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges, and two others who were convicted on drug-related charges.
Texas mother on death row reacts after stay of execution was ordered
Melissa Lucio and her family were lost for words as they learned a Texas appeals court ordered a stay of execution on Monday.
Melissa Lucio and her family were lost for words as they learned a Texas appeals court ordered a stay of execution on Monday.
Melissa Lucio's execution halted by Texas appeals court
A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.
A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.
Residents sue Llano County officials, library director, board members to end book bans
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.
Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
Texas death row inmate to get Supreme Court review
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop.
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop.
Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.