Elections 2020FederalLocal NewsLance Gooden Hosts Town Hall in Hometown of Terrell
Sarah McConnell14 hours ago
Rep. Lance Gooden held a town hall in his hometown of Terrell on Tuesday to hear from constituents before Congress returns in September.
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Local NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingUber Hub in Dallas Gets the Green Light from Governor Abbott
Brad JohnsonAugust 20, 2019
According to the governor, the Texas Enterprise Fund's taxpayer-backed grant funding for Uber could yield $75 million in capital investment.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAustin City Council Members Propose Budget Amendment to Fund Abortion Logistics
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2019
In an attempt to circumvent a new state law banning local funding of abortion providers, Austin City Council members are attempting to fund groups that provide logistics for women seeking abortions.
Local NewsStatewide NewsAt Least 23 Texas Government Entities Targeted in Cyber Attack
Sarah McConnellAugust 19, 2019
State and federal agencies are currently investigating a series of cyber-attacks targeted at local government entities across Texas.
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsGunshots Fired at ICE Facility in San Antonio
Sarah McConnellAugust 14, 2019
The unknown attackers fired at an office building housing ICE offices and government contractors in San Antonio on Tuesday.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsScathing TEA Report Calls for State Takeover of Houston Public School District
Holly HansenAugust 13, 2019
After years of threatening a state takeover of the flailing Houston ISD, the Texas Education Agency's report recommends replacing the Trustees over myriad ethics violations.
FederalIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTexas’ Workers Defense Project Hit with Official Department of Labor Complaint
Brad JohnsonAugust 9, 2019
The Austin-based non-profit has been slapped with a complaint alleging that it's violating its tax status by behaving as a labor union.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingHarris County Approves Controversial Bail Bond Settlement Providing Financial Assistance to Some Arrestees
Holly HansenAugust 7, 2019
The new bail bond settlement requires $6.2 million in financial assistance to some misdemeanor arrestees to mitigate lack of transportation, childcare, phone, and permanent housing.
IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsEl Paso Comes Together to Support Victims After Saturday’s Horrific Mass Murder
Daniel FriendAugust 5, 2019
Following the mass murder at the Walmart in El Paso, Texans are coming together to support the victims through donating blood, financial support, and prayer.
Mitch McConnell's focus on filling judicial vacancies continued Wednesday as another wave of President Trump's nominees were confirmed.
Immigration & BorderLocal NewsModified Immigration Resolution Passed by Harris County After Legal Concerns Raised
Holly HansenAugust 1, 2019
An immigration resolution passed the Harris County Commissioner's Court on Tuesday after undergoing language changes following concerns about Open Meetings law.
IssuesLocal NewsSan Antonio’s “Green New Deal” Comes Under Fire at Forum Event
Brad JohnsonJuly 31, 2019
The conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation showcased how San Antonio's desire to enact its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan could have serious consequences for residents' quality of life.
FederalImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide NewsSan Antonio Community Unites as Growing Number of African Immigrants Arrive
Sarah McConnellJuly 31, 2019
As the border crisis continues, African immigrants are arriving at the southern border by the hundreds with resounding effects for the city of San Antonio.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingBillion Dollar Dallas Community College Bond Election Contested in Court
Brad JohnsonJuly 30, 2019
The contestants are requesting $100,000 or less in monetary and non-monetary relief such as a redo of the May 4 election.
HealthcareIssuesLocal NewsPro-Life Movement Promotes “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn” in Abilene, Gilmer
Daniel FriendJuly 26, 2019
Pro-life advocates in Gilmer and Abilene are encouraging their city councils to adopt ordinances establishing a "sanctuary city for the unborn," which would ban abortion in city limits.
IssuesLocal News11 Texas Local Leaders Under 40 Discuss Their Priorities, Goals, and Future Plans
Brad JohnsonJuly 25, 2019
The Texan identified and interviewed a group of young up-and-coming local leaders who might one day be the future of Texas politics.
IssuesLocal NewsAfter CPS Removal of Four-Year-Old Upheld, Kaufman County Family Will Request Court Reconsideration
Daniel FriendJuly 25, 2019
A month after CPS removed their four-year-old son from his home and a judge ruled against them, the Pardos are preparing to challenge the court’s decision.
Austinites showed up in droves to hear community leaders discuss the city's approach to homelessness after the July 1 rule change.
IssuesLocal NewsHouston Trash Scandal Highlights Budget and Management Woes Ahead of Elections
Holly HansenJuly 24, 2019
Reports show Houston is sending millions of pounds of recycling to landfills as mayoral contenders and city officials lament budget woes and mismanagement.
IssuesLocal NewsMineral Wells City Council Rejects Mayor’s Proposal to Create Sanctuary for Unborn
Daniel FriendJuly 17, 2019
The proposal came just a few weeks after the city council of Waskom unanimously voted to declare their small town a sanctuary for the unborn.