Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development

A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

Leander ISD accepting out-of-district applications
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Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.

Deadly Hays CISD bus crash: Truck driver eligible for parole just months after sentencing

Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?

Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?

Austin ISD plans to close Blackshear Elementary School in 2028

Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.

Houston TSA lines: Man passes out vodka shots while waiting

A man at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport added a little extra something to help make the security line feel less long.

Potential severe storms overnight, early Thursday

Rain is on the way to break our long dry spell with a potential for severe storms overnight and early Thursday morning across the region.

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Gas prices continue to rise following Iran strikes

As tensions remain high with the ongoing conflict in Iran, the national price for gas surged past $4 on Tuesday, March 31. It's the highest it’s been since 2022.

Celebrities join petition to shut down Dilley Immigration Center in Texas, over abuse claims

A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.