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WASHINGTON, DC — A three-judge panel has struck down the federal cap on candidates using political contributions to repay personal loans they…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — A three-judge panel has struck down the federal cap on candidates using political contributions to repay personal loans they…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday night that he’s running for attorney general in Texas, setting…
Continue ReadingVAN HORN, Texas — An SUV that spun out of control along a rainy Interstate 10 in Culberson County over the holiday weekend triggered a three-vehicle…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Democrats are intensifying their demands for Congress to pass sweeping voting rights legislation, but even with the party in…
Continue ReadingKERRVILLE, Texas — Authorities in Texas arrested a man accused of plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart, and a search of the…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas – Former President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for re-election on Tuesday, giving him an early and crucial stamp of…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration plans to suspend oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a senior administration…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democrats on Monday cheered their derailment of a restrictive voting bill, while warning of the continued threat of the…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans’ push to enact a slew of new voting restrictions was stymied — at least for now — by Democrats…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday criticized the restrictive voting bill moving through the Texas Legislature as…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Republicans in the Texas Senate muscled one of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S. to the cusp of the governor’s…
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas — B.J. Thomas, whose smooth voice made him a country and pop crossover success, died Saturday of complications from lung…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans are digging for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S. The sweeping…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC —With Texas Republicans poised to sign off on a sweeping voting bill, President Joe Biden said Saturday that legislation like…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Federal Emergency Managment Agency funeral assistance program aims to help families pay for COVID-19 funerals they did…
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott called the smuggling of fentanyl across the Texas-Mexico border a “crisis” and said Thursday that…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate has approved a bill to cap the cost of insulin copays at $25. The bill would reduce and cap the cost of insulin…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas — Three former and current Harris County deputy constables allege they were being sexually exploited, molested and harassed by…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — Texas Sen. John Cornyn was clear in February: Congress should establish a 9/11-style outside commission to investigate the…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers have given final approval to allowing people carry handguns without a license, and the background check and…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — There’s no road trip, no soul searching. No beard or blogging. But Beto O’Rourke is making a political life decision again.…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Officials said Alejandro Alvarado Jr., the 2-year-old child that went missing from Amarillo, was later found and is safe. No further details…
Continue ReadingAs U.S. officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden will host the family of George Floyd at the White House on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of his…
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Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas — About 60% of the Covid-19 vaccine doses that have spoiled since Texas’ vaccination program began in December were wasted in…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate has approved a bill to ban homeless encampments throughout Texas — a response to the city of Austin lifting a…
Continue ReadingTARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — On a hot night in mid-July, Stephanie Hellstern got home late from work after picking up dinner for her…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — When Bridget Wiedenmeyer learned Texas was banning mask mandates in public schools, she immediately worried about her…
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