Changes coming for WilCo voters
This November, Williamson County residents will vote differently. In a unanimous vote, commissioners decided it was time to put pen to paper, at least when it comes to ballots.
This November, Williamson County residents will vote differently. In a unanimous vote, commissioners decided it was time to put pen to paper, at least when it comes to ballots.
'Jugging' crime will now become a felony in Texas
A popular crime called jugging will become a felony offense starting in September.
A popular crime called jugging will become a felony offense starting in September.
Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Former Paxton employees accuse top deputy of witness tampering during impeachment
Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.
Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Texas bans adversarial countries from buying certain properties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Election bills in 89th Texas legislative session
The 89th Texas legislative session wrapped up with a slate of bills that could reshape how elections are run ? and who has access to the ballot box. Natalia Contreras with Votebeat Texas joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to discuss.
The 89th Texas legislative session wrapped up with a slate of bills that could reshape how elections are run ? and who has access to the ballot box. Natalia Contreras with Votebeat Texas joins Good Day Austin's Katie Orth to discuss.
Trump upset after leaked report on Iran airstrikes
Next week, the U.S. will meet with Iran as President Trump continues to criticize anyone questioning the effectiveness of the strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Trump is also furious after a leaked intelligence report appeared to counter his initial claims about the airstrikes. FOX's Rebekah Castor and Doug Luzader report from Washington.
Next week, the U.S. will meet with Iran as President Trump continues to criticize anyone questioning the effectiveness of the strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Trump is also furious after a leaked intelligence report appeared to counter his initial claims about the airstrikes. FOX's Rebekah Castor and Doug Luzader report from Washington.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
After Texas stops funding border wall program, 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would fill the gap
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
2024 Hays County Road Bond struck down by judge over Texas Open Meetings Act violation
A judge has struck down the 2024 Hays County road bond, ruling that the Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it called for a special election for the $440 million bond.
A judge has struck down the 2024 Hays County road bond, ruling that the Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it called for a special election for the $440 million bond.
Texas THC ban: Most Texans disapprove of SB 3, poll shows
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
Here's what's in and out of Trump's spending bill as Senate works to meet July 4 deadline
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.