Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Austin City Council votes to spend $104M on foundations of caps and stitches
Austin City Council voted to fund foundations for three downtown caps and two northern stitches. It will cost $104 million.
Austin City Council voted to fund foundations for three downtown caps and two northern stitches. It will cost $104 million.
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Texas Game Wardens offer safety tips for boaters ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for traffic on the lakes this Memorial Day weekend. They warned of boating dangers and offered safety tips.
Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for traffic on the lakes this Memorial Day weekend. They warned of boating dangers and offered safety tips.
Texas Memorial Day travel: TxDOT releases travel forecasts for the holiday weekend
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.
Carla Walker Act: Bill to fund cold-case tech introduced in U.S. Senate
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
A bill co-authored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) would increase funding for advanced DNA analysis with the hope of helping to solve cold cases.
Measles in Texas: Leander child first case in Williamson County
Williamson County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of measles in a Leander school-aged child.
Williamson County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of measles in a Leander school-aged child.
Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
Texas woman who won $83.5M lottery jackpot hasn't been paid, sues Texas Lottery Commission
A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.
A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Rabid bat found in Cedar Park motel: police
A bat found at a Cedar Park motel has tested positive for rabies, according to police.
A bat found at a Cedar Park motel has tested positive for rabies, according to police.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
Prescribed burn expected in Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary: PARD
A prescribed burn is planned for today (May 22) at a South Austin wildlife sanctuary. Smoke may be visible at the airport, in Del Valle and at a nearby park.
A prescribed burn is planned for today (May 22) at a South Austin wildlife sanctuary. Smoke may be visible at the airport, in Del Valle and at a nearby park.
'One Big Beautiful Bill' includes $12B for border security reimbursements for Texas, border states
The sprawling 1,000-plus page package carries Trump’s title, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as well as his campaign promises to extend the tax breaks approved during his first term while adding new ones, including no taxes on tips, automobile loan interest and Social Security.
The sprawling 1,000-plus page package carries Trump’s title, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as well as his campaign promises to extend the tax breaks approved during his first term while adding new ones, including no taxes on tips, automobile loan interest and Social Security.
Frisco track meet stabbing: Karmelo Anthony fundraiser surpasses $500,000
As of May 22, a fundraiser on GiveSendGo has brought in more than $500,000. It now has a goal of $600,000. Goals have been set and surpassed multiple times since the creation of the fund.
As of May 22, a fundraiser on GiveSendGo has brought in more than $500,000. It now has a goal of $600,000. Goals have been set and surpassed multiple times since the creation of the fund.
Texas doctor sentenced for 'traumatizing patients, abusing employees, lying to insurers'
"Dr. Zamora-Quezada funded his luxurious lifestyle for two decades by traumatizing his patients, abusing his employees, lying to insurers, and stealing taxpayer money," said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
"Dr. Zamora-Quezada funded his luxurious lifestyle for two decades by traumatizing his patients, abusing his employees, lying to insurers, and stealing taxpayer money," said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Texas Amber Alert: Missing 15-year-old girl found
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported on May 22 that Sharolen Roque had been found.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported on May 22 that Sharolen Roque had been found.
San Marcos residents react to possible access fee for out-of-town visitors
The City of San Marcos might start charging out-of-town visitors an access fee to the riverfront parks.
The City of San Marcos might start charging out-of-town visitors an access fee to the riverfront parks.
Texas legislation: THC restrictions pass House; tentative deal reached on school funding
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Texas Renaissance Festival founder ‘King George’ dies at Todd Mission home
Texas Renaissance Festival founder George “King George" Coulam has died at his home in Todd Mission, authorities confirm.
Texas Renaissance Festival founder George “King George" Coulam has died at his home in Todd Mission, authorities confirm.