March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Read full article: March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegationTwelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
Man tied to Texas and Oklahoma rape cases captured after years long investigation
Read full article: Man tied to Texas and Oklahoma rape cases captured after years long investigationA man accused of raping two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been taken into custody after a yearslong investigation, according to law enforcement.
18-year-old held without bond in Heights murder of Austin woman
Read full article: 18-year-old held without bond in Heights murder of Austin womanAn accused killer remained jailed Monday after authorities say he shot and killed a 61-year-old Austin woman who was in Houston to support a friend undergoing cancer treatment.
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
Read full article: Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shootingWhile the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
‘The right step forward’: Buford’s announces plans to reopen Friday night, donate weekend sales to victims of shooting
Read full article: ‘The right step forward’: Buford’s announces plans to reopen Friday night, donate weekend sales to victims of shootingThe Austin backyard bar that was near the scene of the mass shooting that killed three people on West Sixth Street last weekend is set to reopen tonight.
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
Read full article: Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead
Read full article: Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 deadPolice body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar.
Austin police release 911 calls, bodycam from Sixth Street mass shooting that killed 3
Read full article: Austin police release 911 calls, bodycam from Sixth Street mass shooting that killed 3Austin police will hold a media-only press conference Thursday at noon to release critical details about the March 1 shooting in the West Sixth Street entertainment district.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Read full article: Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary winTexas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump.
DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand jury
Read full article: DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand juryTravis County District Attorney José Garza faced intense criticism over a policy that would have sent the officers before a grand jury, before he said his office would not seek charges against “heroes.”
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
Read full article: Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoffState Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary.
Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting
Read full article: Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shootingMore than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motive
Read full article: Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motiveThree people were killed and 13 wounded in a West Sixth Street attack. Police say the shooter fired from an SUV before getting out and continuing on foot.
Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
Read full article: Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities sayFederal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Read full article: Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shootingDays out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season
Read full article: Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the seasonTyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas.
Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar
Read full article: Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin barOfficials are investigating the early Sunday morning shooting as a potential act of terrorism, but didn’t provide further details, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
Read full article: FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist actAuthorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.
Greg Abbott urges Texans to follow federal travel warnings amid violence in Mexico after death of cartel leader
Read full article: Greg Abbott urges Texans to follow federal travel warnings amid violence in Mexico after death of cartel leaderGov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans traveling in Mexico, or with loved ones there, to closely monitor federal travel warnings as violence escalates in several regions of the country after the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
‘It nearly destroyed me’: KPRC 2 journalist poisoned by toxic black mold turns pain into purpose
Read full article: ‘It nearly destroyed me’: KPRC 2 journalist poisoned by toxic black mold turns pain into purposeNearly every day, KPRC 2 is flooded with emails and phone calls from viewers who say their health and quality of life are being destroyed by black mold. It’s a nightmare that KPRC 2 producer and multi-skilled journalist Paige Hubbard knows all too well. She’s now sharing her story after she says she was poisoned by toxic black mold while living in Austin.
Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center Project
Read full article: Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center ProjectTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Double R Municipal Utility District No. 2A of Hunt and Collin Counties, alleging the district and its purported officers took steps to evade state oversight and support the controversial EPIC City development.
DJ Michael ‘5000’ Watts King’s Day rescheduled due to community outpouring of love and support
Read full article: DJ Michael ‘5000’ Watts King’s Day rescheduled due to community outpouring of love and supportMichael ‘5000’ Watts’ King’s Day in Houston rescheduled to Feb. 16 following community outpouring of love. Fans and family can honor his life and legacy
Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled suicide after high-rise incident
Read full article: Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled suicide after high-rise incidentThe death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera was ruled a suicide by the Travis County Medical Examiner, aligning with Austin Police findings after she fell from a high-rise apartment. Evidence included a toxicology report showing she was twice the legal alcohol limit and a suicide note found on her computer. However, her family challenged these findings, hiring attorney Tony Buzbee to conduct an independent review, criticizing the police investigation as inadequate and suggesting other parties might be responsible.
Ken Paxton investigates Austin ISD over student walkouts tied to ICE protests
Read full article: Ken Paxton investigates Austin ISD over student walkouts tied to ICE protestsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Austin Independent School District after alleging district officials knew students planned to leave campus to participate in protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings
Read full article: Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killingsSome students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm infestation in Texas
Read full article: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm infestation in TexasGov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into Texas, citing concerns about the threat it poses to livestock and wildlife.
Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says
Read full article: Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott saysERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.
Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely
Read full article: Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likelyState and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
WATCH LIVE: Governor Abbott activates state of emergency as most of Texas braces for freezing rain this weekend
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Governor Abbott activates state of emergency as most of Texas braces for freezing rain this weekendGovernor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday.
Texas investigates claims grocery stores spray produce with pesticides without warning
Read full article: Texas investigates claims grocery stores spray produce with pesticides without warningTexas has launched an investigation into major grocery chains accused of spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables in-store without disclosing the practice to consumers.
Texas sets records for labor force size and employment, November data shows
Read full article: Texas sets records for labor force size and employment, November data showsGov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set new records for both the number of Texans working and the overall size of the state’s labor force.
‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-rise
Read full article: ‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-riseHouston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee to speak Tuesday on case of Texas A&M student who fell to her death from Austin high-rise
Read full article: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee to speak Tuesday on case of Texas A&M student who fell to her death from Austin high-riseThe press conference is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Read full article: Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals courtTaylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.
Hill Country camps - including Camp Mystic - install new flood detection system after deadly July floods
Read full article: Hill Country camps - including Camp Mystic - install new flood detection system after deadly July floodsSix months after deadly July floods, Texas Hill Country camps are installing a new flood warning system to protect campers and rebuild parent trust.
Former Longhorn Quinn Ewers named Miami Dolphins starting QB
Read full article: Former Longhorn Quinn Ewers named Miami Dolphins starting QBFans of the Texas Longhorns will have a reason to tune into Miami Dolphins games for the remainder of the 2025–26 regular season, as a familiar face is now under center.
Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78
Read full article: Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died.
Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Read full article: Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airportAustin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee calls for new investigator in case of Texas A&M student who fell to her death in Austin
Read full article: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee calls for new investigator in case of Texas A&M student who fell to her death in AustinHouston attorney Tony Buzbee is calling for the Austin Police Department to reopen the investigation into the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell to her death from an apartment complex after attending a tailgate for the A&M-Texas rivalry football game.
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune FestivalThe former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartment
Read full article: TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartmentAuthorities in Austin have revealed new information about the case of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M University student who died on Nov. 29 in Austin, just hours after attending a tailgate for the A&M-Texas rivalry football game.
‘Suspicious’: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fall
Read full article: ‘Suspicious’: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fallThe parents of a 19-year-old Texas A&M student who was found dead at an Austin apartment complex last weekend have hired prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee and are urging anyone with information about her final hours to come forward.
‘I don’t have any answers’: Mother of Texas A&M student found dead in Austin questions police account
Read full article: ‘I don’t have any answers’: Mother of Texas A&M student found dead in Austin questions police accountThe mother of a Texas A&M University student found dead after a night out in Austin is demanding answers and questioning what she has been told about her daughter’s final hours.
Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigation
Read full article: Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigationA Texas A&M University student died just hours after attending a tailgate for the school’s rivalry game against Texas in Austin on Friday night.
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection
Read full article: Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelectionVanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.
Texas hosts Texas A&M for the latest chapter in the Lone Star Showdown
Read full article: Texas hosts Texas A&M for the latest chapter in the Lone Star ShowdownIn the final chapter of a storied college football regular season, the Texas Longhorns are hosting their in-state arch-rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies, in the Lone Star Showdown.
Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assault
Read full article: Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assaultProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious grounds
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious groundsPaxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”
Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leader
Read full article: Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leaderProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be written
Read full article: ‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be writtenJudge Jerry Smith, who sits on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, published his 100-page dissent on Wednesday.
A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.
Read full article: A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.People with ties to Brownstone Institute have significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research.
FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025
Read full article: FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has designated four organizations or organization categories as foreign terrorist or transnational criminal groups under state authority.
Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten CommandmentsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed new lawsuits against two school districts in the Austin area for refusing to comply with new state laws requiring public schools to display the Biblical Ten Commandments in classrooms.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this Saturday
Read full article: Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this SaturdayTexas fans can score a free Little Hat Cheeseburger at Hat Creek Burger Company this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 p.m. to close by wearing Texas gear or showing a Texas One membership.
Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
Read full article: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report saysAs the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead
Read full article: Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts aheadEven voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.
Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
Read full article: Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdownMany federal workers missed their first full paycheck this weekend as the shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Gov. Greg Abbott readies resources ahead of Texas flash flood, severe weather threat
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott readies resources ahead of Texas flash flood, severe weather threatTexas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate emergency response resources ahead of the threat for severe weather for a large portion of the state, beginning Thursday night and lasting through the weekend.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effortHomelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.
USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm
Read full article: USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World ScrewwormThe federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.”
The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is here
Read full article: The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is hereTim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world
Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says
Read full article: Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton saysTexas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups.
Police outline how DNA, ballistics evidence led to dead man as likely killer of girls in yogurt shop
Read full article: Police outline how DNA, ballistics evidence led to dead man as likely killer of girls in yogurt shopAustin police outlined how a new, rapidly unfolding DNA and ballistics evidence trail led them to declare a dead man as the likely perpetrator in the killing of four teenage girls at an Austin yogurt shop in 1991.
Deadly Texas crash prompts federal crackdown on truck licensing
Read full article: Deadly Texas crash prompts federal crackdown on truck licensingA deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.
Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026
Read full article: Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024.
TEA reviewing 180 complaints on Texas teachers, employees’ online conduct after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Read full article: TEA reviewing 180 complaints on Texas teachers, employees’ online conduct after Charlie Kirk’s assassinationThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) says it’s reviewing 180 complaints on educators’ comments they made online about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress
Read full article: Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to CongressThe Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.
Manning runs for 2 touchdowns but struggles again in passing game as No. 7 Texas beats UTEP 27-10
Read full article: Manning runs for 2 touchdowns but struggles again in passing game as No. 7 Texas beats UTEP 27-10Arch Manning had two first-half touchdown runs while struggling through another poor passing game in No. 7 Texas’ 27-10 victory over UTEP on Saturday.
Vince Young hosts tailgate to celebrate 20th anniversary of UT’s iconic National Championship win
Read full article: Vince Young hosts tailgate to celebrate 20th anniversary of UT’s iconic National Championship winLegendary Texas quarterback Vince Young hosted a 20th anniversary tailgate celebration in Houston to honor the Texas Longhorns’ historic National Championship victory over USC.
Gov. Abbott provides over $7.9 million in grants to Houston area veteran service organizations
Read full article: Gov. Abbott provides over $7.9 million in grants to Houston area veteran service organizationsThese funds, provided through the Texas Veterans Commission, will deliver support to more than 5,200 veterans and their families in 13 counties.
“This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts
Read full article: “This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cutsThirty stations must figure out how to make up for the loss of at least $17.7 million in federal funding that came at the direction of the president without wearing out supporters.
Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds
Read full article: Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll findsThe statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.
How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation
Read full article: How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generationDoggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.
Injuries reported on Houston-bound United Express flight that hit ‘severe turbulence,’ diverted to Austin
Read full article: Injuries reported on Houston-bound United Express flight that hit ‘severe turbulence,’ diverted to AustinA United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.