Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
Florida mother abandons child, dogs for Las Vegas vacation: Deputies
A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.
A Florida mom's vacation to Sin City led to a trip to jail once she returned home, where deputies say her child and seven dogs had been left alone for two weeks.
Elon Musk, Tesla sued by shareholders over safety risks of Robotaxis, self-driving vehicles
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Shareholders are suing Elon Musk and Tesla accusing them of securities fraud in connection with the company's "Robotaxis" and self-driving vehicles.
Texas redistricting: Political stakes increase in day two of Democrat quorum break
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
I-35 construction closures to start near Lady Bird Lake
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Crews make progress on new RM 1431 bridge over Cow Creek
A month after the deadly and devastating floods, crews are about halfway done on a new bridge that connects Marble Falls and Lago Vista. The bridge could be open as early as the beginning of September.
A month after the deadly and devastating floods, crews are about halfway done on a new bridge that connects Marble Falls and Lago Vista. The bridge could be open as early as the beginning of September.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Austin ISD makes changes to bus routes ahead of first day of school
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.
'Come and take it': Texas Dems in MA say they aren't scared of quorum break arrests
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect to face federal hate crime charges
The suspect in the deadly Capital Jewish Museum shooting in May will be charged with federal hate crimes.
The suspect in the deadly Capital Jewish Museum shooting in May will be charged with federal hate crimes.
Ken Paxton will ask court to vacate seats of Democrats who do not return by Friday
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
I-35 Capital Express Central Project to impact access to Lady Bird Lake, other city spaces
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.
Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
5 friends on way to celebrate a birthday killed in Central Texas crash
Five young women, friends since middle school and like sisters, were driving to Kingsland to celebrate a birthday when they were tragically killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Burnet County.
Five young women, friends since middle school and like sisters, were driving to Kingsland to celebrate a birthday when they were tragically killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Burnet County.
'Time for y'all to love America again': Texas Dems in Illinois call on Republicans to 'be brave'
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case
Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant.
Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant.
New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.
Titan implosion that killed 5 on way to Titanic was ‘preventable,’ Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard released findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation into the Titan submersible disaster.
The Coast Guard released findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation into the Titan submersible disaster.
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.