Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Non-residents to pay for parking on San Marcos River
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
San Marcos River: Non-residents to pay for parking starting July 1
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
Starting July 1, visitors to the San Marcos River who are not residents of the city will be required to pay for parking at City Park, with fees ranging from $5 to $25, while residents can park for free after online registration.
ERCOT CEO on summer preps, artificial intelligence stressing grid | Texas: The Issue Is
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
Body found behind Austin gas station investigated as city's 30th homicide
Austin police are investigating the city's 30th homicide of the year after a man's body was discovered early Sunday morning behind a closed gas station in southeast Austin.
Austin police are investigating the city's 30th homicide of the year after a man's body was discovered early Sunday morning behind a closed gas station in southeast Austin.
Texas man kills parents in separate counties, wounds deputy before suicide
Authorities believe a man killed his mother in Harris County, then traveled to Leon County where he fatally shot his father, wounded a deputy, and then killed himself after also shooting two dogs.
Authorities believe a man killed his mother in Harris County, then traveled to Leon County where he fatally shot his father, wounded a deputy, and then killed himself after also shooting two dogs.
Austin Weather: Oppressive heat, humidity to persist through week
Central Texas residents are bracing for another week of oppressive heat and humidity, with temperatures consistently in the 90s and "feels like" temperatures frequently reaching triple digits.
Central Texas residents are bracing for another week of oppressive heat and humidity, with temperatures consistently in the 90s and "feels like" temperatures frequently reaching triple digits.
Chris Kelley 5K honors memory of fallen Hutto officer
Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
Chris Kelley 5K held in Austin
Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Ampitheater.
Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Ampitheater.
U.S. bombs Iran: Texas leaders react after President Trump announces strikes
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program. Here's how Texas leaders are reacting.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program. Here's how Texas leaders are reacting.
Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
Former Longhorns linebacker returns to defend campus in whole new way
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.
Parents arrested one year after baby was found dead in Houston motel dresser drawer: sheriff
Three-month-old Brookelyn was found dead inside a motel room, allegedly inside a closed dresser drawer in May 2024. The child's parents and the father's current girlfriend have reportedly been arrested and charged.
Three-month-old Brookelyn was found dead inside a motel room, allegedly inside a closed dresser drawer in May 2024. The child's parents and the father's current girlfriend have reportedly been arrested and charged.
Texas, federal government strike deal aiming to speed up state infrastructure projects
A new agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation will give the state more authority to conduct environmental reviews, a move the government says will accelerate the construction of bridge and highway projects.
A new agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation will give the state more authority to conduct environmental reviews, a move the government says will accelerate the construction of bridge and highway projects.
WilCo first responders join forces for water rescue training
Several agencies in Williamson County joined forces for water rescue training. The realistic scenarios aim to decrease response times, with more people now out on the water.
Several agencies in Williamson County joined forces for water rescue training. The realistic scenarios aim to decrease response times, with more people now out on the water.
Williamson County opens newest, most expensive segment of East Wilco Highway
Williamson County officials celebrated opening a new bridge between Hutto and Taylor, which is just part of a larger project.
Williamson County officials celebrated opening a new bridge between Hutto and Taylor, which is just part of a larger project.