Texas school voucher applications surge past 274,000 as initial deadline closes
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program officially closed its initial application window yesterday, March 31, ending a high-demand rollout that saw over 274,000 students apply for limited state-funded education spots.
Texas to launch independent psychedelic study after drug companies miss mark
After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies.
After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies.
Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
Texas man sentenced for sexually assaulting woman while working for US in Iraq
A Texas man who worked for the U.S. Department of State has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
A Texas man who worked for the U.S. Department of State has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
Wisconsin native journalist abducted in Baghdad after militia warning
Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a Wisconsin native, was abducted in Baghdad, raising concern from family and colleagues after years reporting in Iraq and across the Middle East.
Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a Wisconsin native, was abducted in Baghdad, raising concern from family and colleagues after years reporting in Iraq and across the Middle East.
Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Three women removed from Frontier flight, arrested over refusal to pay extra bag fee
Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee.
Three women are facing criminal charges after authorities said they refused to pay an extra carry-on bag fee.
Hays CISD bus crash: Suspect could get parole
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.
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.
Pflugerville water crisis: 40 citations issued so far for Stage 3 violations
Dozens of citations have been issued so far for violations of Pflugerville's Stage 3 water restrictions.
Dozens of citations have been issued so far for violations of Pflugerville's Stage 3 water restrictions.
Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
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.
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
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
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.
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?
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?
Watch: Stolen Bud Light truck chase ends in crash with deputy’s patrol car
A two-county police chase involving a stolen Bud Light truck ended in a crash with a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s patrol car near Evansville, Indiana.
A two-county police chase involving a stolen Bud Light truck ended in a crash with a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s patrol car near Evansville, Indiana.
Leander ISD opening enrollment to out-of-district students for first time
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.
Artemis II: What is the flight termination system?
NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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.
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.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin: ATCEMS
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in North Austin, officials said.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in North Austin, officials said.
Bulverde school shooting: Student used grandfather's revolver brought from home
The gun used by a Bulverde student to shoot a teacher and then himself on Monday was his grandfather's, officials say.
The gun used by a Bulverde student to shoot a teacher and then himself on Monday was his grandfather's, officials say.