Texas governor providing $528 million in funding for public safety programs
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says his Public Safety Office will send out about $528 million to fund several public safety…
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The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under…
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Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees
By Kevin Vu, The Texas Tribune Nov. 3, 2023 “Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees” was first…
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Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.
By Jayme Lozano Carver and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Nov. 3, 2023 “Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition…
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Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental consent under federal program
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 6, 2023 “Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental…
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Proposition 11: The constitutional amendment that would support El Paso County parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. State of Texas…
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Proposition 4: The Texas constitutional amendment on your ballot that could bring property tax relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas. If passed, Proposition 4 could…
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Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas
By Martha Pskowski and Peter Aldhous, Inside Climate News Oct. 31, 2023 “Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas” was…
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Texas GOP lawmakers’ border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7 billion — and counting
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “Texas GOP lawmakers’ border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7…
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These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make it happen.
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make…
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Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war” was first published by The…
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School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates
By Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2023 “School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates” was first…
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Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers heads to governor” was first…
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The woman accused of killing pro cyclist Mo Wilson tracked her on a fitness app, prosecutors say
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The murder trial of a woman accused of gunning down rising pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and…
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Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2023 “Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15” was first published by…
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Texas is terrifying. Hollywood has noticed.
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Texas is terrifying. Hollywood has noticed.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7” was first published…
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Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants and order them to…
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Counties with the most bridges in Texas
TruckInfo.net identified the counties in Texas with the most bridges, using data from the Bureau of Transportation…
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Texas Attorney General sues DHS over cutting of state’s concertina wire placed along the border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security, according to the AG’s…
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People, Places & Paul: Missions in Socorro, Ysleta & San Elizario bring pride to Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been great living and working in the El Paso area after returning less than a month ago to this wonderful place I call…
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Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 17, 2023 “Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”” was first published…
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The number of registered hunters in Texas
Stacker compiled data on registered hunters in Texas from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Shooting at the State Fair of Texas leads to evacuation, one person in custody
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been arrested after a shooting at the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas, according to a social media…
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Texas county where Juneteenth began ordered to redraw maps after Voting Rights Act challenge
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Newly drawn county election districts in Galveston, where Juneteenth began, illegally weaken…
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Black student suspended over his hairstyle to be sent to an alternative education program
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer After serving more than a month of in-school suspension over his dreadlocks, a Black student in Texas was…
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Governor Abbot’s push for school choice sparks controversy across education boards
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott makes school choice one of his top issues for the state for the second time this year, causing controversy…
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Mexico says it has rejected US-funded migrant transit centers
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Tuesday that he rejected a U.S. request to set up migrant transit centers in Mexico. Neighboring…
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Gov. Abbott announces over $4M in funding to secure Jewish schools and synagogues across Texas amid Israel-Hamas war
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Texas Governor Greg Abbott took two actions Monday related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. This included spending…
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Education savings accounts and illegal immigration will be part of third special legislative session’s focus
(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE ) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday released his agenda for the third legislative special session of the year, asking lawmakers…
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