Patrick directs committees to examine data center growth and THC impacts
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
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.
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.
Viral video shows Harris County judge being rude to IT worker helping him
A Harris County judge is receiving major criticism after a video went viral of the way he spoke to an IT worker inside a courtroom.
A Harris County judge is receiving major criticism after a video went viral of the way he spoke to an IT worker inside a courtroom.
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).
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.
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.
'Texas Killing Fields' suspect indicted 42 years later by Galveston County grand jury
A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a suspect 42 years after the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder Tim Miller.
A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a suspect 42 years after the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder Tim Miller.
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.
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.
Sharon Selman murder: Pflugerville police still looking for answers six years later
Pflugerville police are still looking for answers in the murder of a woman six years ago.
Pflugerville police are still looking for answers in the murder of a woman six years ago.
Texas SNAP benefits change April 1; no more junk foods
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
Mansfield Stadium to host Czechia national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Czechia has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Denmark in a penalty shootout and will establish its official tournament training headquarters at Mansfield Stadium.
Czechia has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Denmark in a penalty shootout and will establish its official tournament training headquarters at Mansfield Stadium.
Copper wire theft suspect arrested; Austin Energy asks for community vigilance
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from nearly a dozen streetlights in North Austin in February.
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from nearly a dozen streetlights in North Austin in February.
Travis County DA's Office responds to allegations of 'secret negotiations'
A new court filing is pushing back on claims the Travis County District Attorney’s Office held secret negotiations that could impact a case involving an Austin police officer indicted after the 2020 protests.
A new court filing is pushing back on claims the Travis County District Attorney’s Office held secret negotiations that could impact a case involving an Austin police officer indicted after the 2020 protests.
Sweden clinches 2026 World Cup spot, will play in Arlington
Sweden has officially joined the 2026 World Cup lineup in Dallas after defeating Poland in a playoff, finalizing the city's schedule of nine matches and designating Frisco as the team's primary training base.
Sweden has officially joined the 2026 World Cup lineup in Dallas after defeating Poland in a playoff, finalizing the city's schedule of nine matches and designating Frisco as the team's primary training base.
Bulverde school shooting: Comal ISD to wear blue to support injured teacher
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Comal ISD is encouraging the community to wear blue to support a teacher injured in Monday's shooting at one of its campuses.
Man makes 'tortilla' pizza after breaking into downtown Austin restaurant: affidavit
A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.
A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.
Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Bulverde school shooting: Student used revolver brought from home, sheriff says
The student who shot a teacher before turning the gun on himself used a revolver he brought from home, says the Comal County Sheriff's Office.
The student who shot a teacher before turning the gun on himself used a revolver he brought from home, says the Comal County Sheriff's Office.
Artemis II launch: Flight director is from Central Texas, graduated from UT
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
March ends with record highs, but April brings possible end to dry spell
Tuesday marks the end of the warmest March ever with record highs and a summer-like feeling, but we could see an end to our three-week dry spell this week.
Tuesday marks the end of the warmest March ever with record highs and a summer-like feeling, but we could see an end to our three-week dry spell this week.