Donations Pour In for Victims of Austin Explosions
Fundraisers on GoFundMe and YouCaring have been created to help the families of the victims of the Austin explosions. 39-year-old Anthony Stephan House and 17-year-old Draylen Mason were fatally injured by package bombs placed on the front porches of their …
Texas School Suspensions Disproportionately Affect Black Boys
New research suggests not all kids in Texas are suspended equally. Black boys, foster and special needs children in Pre-K through second grade are being suspended more than any other group of kids in the state, according to a new …
ICE Arrests 71 in North Texas During 3-Day Operation
Officers with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 71 people in North Texas and 18 in Oklahoma during a three-day operation.
State Rep. Jarvis Johnson Rescues Senior Residents From Being "Prisoners in Their Own Home"
After an agonizing two months, Mrs. Betty Castillo and her husband finally feel at home again. It has taken two months to get an elevator repaired, that had previously had them, along with their other neighbors, feeling like “ prisoners …
Federal Appeals Court’s Ruling Upholds Most Of Texas’ ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law
A panel of three U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled that most of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Bill 4, can remain in effect while the case plays out, handing a victory to Gov. Greg Abbott and …
Texas ban on sanctuary city policies can stand for now, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court upheld most provisions of a controversial Texas law that prohibits sanctuary city policies in the state -- a win for Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Austin police identify 17-year-old killed by porch package bomb
A 17-year-old victim in a series of deadly package bombs delivered to homes in Austin, Texas, was identified Tuesday as Draylen Mason, as a law enforcement source revealed the same person may have constructed the three devices.
What the bombs that went off in Austin might tell us about the bombmaker
Details about the deadly bombings in Austin remain scarce, but one thing is clear, experts say: whoever made the bomb knew what they were doing.
3 Bombs, Many Questions: What we know about Austin box explosions
In these attacks, it's unclear if the victims were targeted or picked at random. That's a big reason why a trio of package bombs in the heart of Texas has challenged investigators and terrified a city of almost 1 million …
Governor Abbott Meets With Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose
Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below.
Governor Abbott Appoints 12 to Governor's Commission for Women
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the Governor's Commission for Women …
Texas Poised to Send Its First Two Latinas to Congress
The state of Texas is all but certain to break a major glass ceiling and send at least one, and likely two, Hispanic women to Congress next year. In El Paso, former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar declared victory …
Statement from Senator Miles on Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and saddened by the death of Council Member Larry Green. Council Member Green was an incredible leader and an advocate for the community. He worked to increase economic development and opportunities in his district, improve policing to …
Texas Wins Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award For The Sixth Straight Year
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-breaking 6th year in a row. The Governor's Cup is an annual award that recognizes the top performing states for business and job …
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Urges NRA to Find a New Home for Their Convention
A leader in Dallas politics does not want the National Rifle Association to meet in his city. Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is urging the NRA to find a new home for its annual convention.
