Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Texas isn’t expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical system
Coastal communities in Texas may be impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding from the system.
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women who travel to obtain legal abortions.
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency says, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Texas AG warns Harris, Bexar counties in letter over proposal to mail voter registration forms to unverified recipients
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters to both the Bexar and Harris County Commissioner’s Courts threatening to sue if proposed plans to mail voter registration forms to individuals regardless of their eligibility moves forward.
Daughter of former Astro Greg Swindell found safe; Ex-boyfriend arrested on felony charges
Authorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.
Urgent search for missing Austin mom Brenna Swindell, daughter of former Astro Greg Swindell
Authorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.
How can parents make their voices heard in Austin when it comes to school funding issues?
If you want to ensure your voice is heard in Austin, here’s a simple guide to contacting your legislators.
Texas AG investigating CenterPoint Energy’s ‘conduct’ during Hurricane Beryl
“My office is aware of concerning allegations regarding CenterPoint and how its conduct affected readiness during Hurricane Beryl, a storm that left millions of Texans without power,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
The former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been “scapegoated” as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Texas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Military-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to throw out a plea agreement.
Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks and two other defendants.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial ‘inadequate’ one
Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells and the Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Jason Ryan, on Thursday to discuss their proposal to better respond to future severe weather events.
CenterPoint intends to ask Texas PUC for rate increase to recoup losses from Hurricane Beryl response
“CenterPoint intends to increase their rates to recoup the cost of recovering from Hurricane Beryl, passing the cost on to the customer,” Senator Carol Alvarado said in a social media post. “That dog won’t hunt.”
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
Three other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law.
‘I take accountability’: CenterPoint Energy CEO testifies before Texas committee on Hurricane Beryl response
Centerpoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ testimony comes a week after he met with the Texas Public Utility Committee (PUC) where he apologized to Houstonians. Today, we can expect Wells to double-down on initial action plans to increase resiliency.
Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
About $45 million will go to Texas towns with fewer than 1,000 residents — a boon for municipalities without a viable tax base.
State lawmakers to question CenterPoint for response in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders of CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in a hearing scheduled for Monday.
Texas to deploy hundreds of firefighters to California to assist in wildfire response
Texas emergency officials have already prepared more than 100 firefighters, emergency personnel, and over 25 fire engines, command vehicles, and equipment to send as the state battles ongoing wildfires in northern California.
How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane Beryl
On Monday, lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders for CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes company’s Beryl response
Jason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here.
Texas named one of the least supportive states for impoverished people: report
Despite all the wonderful things Texas has to offer, a recent study is making some bold suggestions about how the Lone Star State looks after its residents living in poverty.
‘Texans are rightfully upset:’ Senate Special Committee created in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has announced the creation of a Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity.
The Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company over alleged misuse of 'Sabotage' song in ad
The Beastie Boys are suing the parent company of Chili’s in a case that accuses the chain restaurant of running an advertisement that used the hip-hop trio’s smash hit “Sabotage” without permission.
As Beryl approaches Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is acting governor as Greg Abbott leads Asia tour
Tropical Storm Beryl is approaching the Texas coast and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is the acting governor during this time.
Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means for Texas.
The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.
Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
Uvalde’s former school police chief has been booked and released from jail following a grand jury investigation into the police response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion
Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement.
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates.
As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable
A new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texas’ urban areas.
‘Tanker explosion:’ 18-wheeler carrying crude oil catches fire after being hit by SUV east of Giddings
A tanker truck caught fire after being hit by an SUV on Highway 290 between Houston and Austin.
Texas should have been first state to put 10 Commandments back in schools, says Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is blasting his political opponents for letting Louisiana become the first state to require public schools and colleges to display the Ten Commandments.