Austin police to update general orders regarding ICE following Gov. Abbott's letter
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
Court lifts block on SB4 that lets Texas enforce immigration law
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
An appeals court has lifted a block on a state law that allows Texas to enforce immigration law.
Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.
City of Dallas updates ICE compliance policy after funding threat from Abbott
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
After a threat from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week to remove and withhold safety funding, the City of Dallas says they are amending their police policies to better accommodate increased immigration enforcement.
Legal battle over Texas 'Total THC' rule and licensing fees delayed until April 28
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move "short-sighted solution"
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Texas hemp industry braces for crucial April 23 hearing
A Travis County judge will decide Thursday whether to extend a block on Texas' ban on smokable hemp products like THCA flower.
A Travis County judge will decide Thursday whether to extend a block on Texas' ban on smokable hemp products like THCA flower.
Speaker Dustin Burrows orders Texas House probe into ‘indefensible’ Roblox content
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
Texas medical marijuana program in process of expanding
The medical marijuana program in Texas is in the process of expanding. But a new poll indicates not a lot of people know much about the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
The medical marijuana program in Texas is in the process of expanding. But a new poll indicates not a lot of people know much about the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Gov. Abbott's office threatens to pull $2.5M in grants over Austin's revised ICE policies
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office is taking aim at Austin over Austin police's revised general orders regarding ICE cooperation and immigration operations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office is taking aim at Austin over Austin police's revised general orders regarding ICE cooperation and immigration operations.
Texas runoff elections are almost a month away
We are almost a month away from the start of early voting for the May runoff elections. That vote will finalize several big primary races and will kick off the push to the November general election.
We are almost a month away from the start of early voting for the May runoff elections. That vote will finalize several big primary races and will kick off the push to the November general election.
Will Texas call a special election to replace Rep. Tony Gonzales?
The resignation of Rep. Tony Gonzales leaves an open seat in Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, something that could be filled if Gov. Greg Abbott chooses to call a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
The resignation of Rep. Tony Gonzales leaves an open seat in Texas' delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, something that could be filled if Gov. Greg Abbott chooses to call a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
Robert Cluck, mayor who brought Dallas Cowboys to Arlington, dies at 87
Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck, a visionary leader who transformed the city into a global sports and economic destination by bringing the Dallas Cowboys to town, has passed away at the age of 87.
Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck, a visionary leader who transformed the city into a global sports and economic destination by bringing the Dallas Cowboys to town, has passed away at the age of 87.
Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
Texas Tech student sues to block punishment over Charlie Kirk comments
A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
SCOTUS' Clarence Thomas to speak at UT Austin for 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is scheduled to speak at UT Austin this Wednesday amid a backdrop of significant institutional restructuring and heightened campus security.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is scheduled to speak at UT Austin this Wednesday amid a backdrop of significant institutional restructuring and heightened campus security.
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to retire amid pressure following personal scandal
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.