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Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
These regulations seek to tame the wild west of emerging technologies while increasing innovation and development.
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
The special session is set to begin at noon on July 21.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
Harris County Jail Hit With Third Noncompliance Notice of 2025
Harris County has resorted to housing hundreds of inmates in other jails to ease overcrowding at its facility.
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Travis County DA Could Be Removed Under New State Law
Updated 4/23 District Attorney José Garza of Travis County could be the first prosecutor to be removed under a new state law targeting rogue prosecutors, with citizens accusing him of “incompetency and official misconduct.” Last year, state lawmakers approved...
The Problem of Abortion Trafficking in Amarillo and Beyond
Across the skyline of the City of Amarillo, Texas, signs about abortion trafficking cannot be ignored. A multitude of red signs with bold white letters reads, “Prohibit Abortion Trafficking” while other green signs with bold white letters read, “Thwart Biden -...
Kerrville Residents Sue City Over Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance
KERRVILLE—Two residents and a local grassroots organization have filed a federal lawsuit against the city for its recently passed ordinance targeting canvassers, peddlers, and solicitors. In a Wednesday legal filing, residents Terri Hall and Rachel Vickers, alongside...
‘No Bond Bus Tour’ Drives Home Message to Granbury ISD Voters
UPDATE: On Friday evening, April 19, Hood County sheriff's deputies arrested the "No Bond Bus Tour" driver, Steve Biggers, on charges related to the vehicle's recently obtained temporary permit. According to multiple sources, deputies intercepted the bus on its way to...
Attorney General Paxton Highlights Importance of Recent SCOTUS Ruling for Border Security Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton details the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Devillier v. Texas and how it can impact lawsuits challenging the state’s new border security law. Senate Bill 4 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in late December...
Houston Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship with a Student
A Houston-area teacher has been arrested after it was alleged he had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student. Kayden Burbank, 29, worked at Cy-Fair High School as a teacher and assistant coach for the Cy-Fair football team. After learning of the...
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
As the University of Texas at Austin works to implement Texas' new ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in state-funded universities, one professor isn’t sticking around to see the results. Jennifer McClearen is an assistant professor of radio, television,...
Allen High School Resource Officer Speaks Out on Fentanyl-Related Overdoses
As fentanyl continues to pose a threat to Texans, a school resource officer in Allen is opening up about the deadly effects it's having on high school students. SRO Matthew Johnson, who works at Allen High School—one of Texas’ largest high schools—told CBS News that...
Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
Attorneys representing Huffman Independent School District have accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office of trying to sway the outcome of the March 5 Republican primary election. Paxton’s office first announced on March 1 that it filed a civil lawsuit...