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Thunderstorms threaten Houston as Central Texas battles devastating floods.

Read full article: Thunderstorms threaten Houston as Central Texas battles devastating floods.

Houston’s Fourth of July forecast turned wet because of a pulse of energy in the atmosphere that matched with the ample moisture that continues to work its way from west to east across the state of Texas.

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Some Texas parents complain of late child support payments from attorney general’s office

Read full article: Some Texas parents complain of late child support payments from attorney general’s office

Many parents in Texas are expressing frustration over delayed child support payments due to a recent system upgrade at the Attorney General's Office. Have you been impacted?

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Houston misses Central Texas’ flooding rains Saturday, but still picks up showers and storms this weekend

Read full article: Houston misses Central Texas’ flooding rains Saturday, but still picks up showers and storms this weekend

Houston’s Fourth of July forecast turned wet because of a pulse of energy in the atmosphere that matched with the ample moisture that continues to work its way from west to east across the state of Texas.

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Social media influencer, Liver King, arrested for threatening Podcaster Joe Rogan

Read full article: Social media influencer, Liver King, arrested for threatening Podcaster Joe Rogan

Brian Johnson, known as "Liver King," a prominent social media influencer, has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat against podcast host Joe Rogan. The arrest occurred at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas, following a police investigation into threatening videos Johnson allegedly posted on Instagram. The posts indicated Johnson's travel to Austin and included menacing statements targeting Rogan. Rogan, who confirmed having no prior interaction with Johnson, perceived the threats as credible. Johnson is currently held at the Travis County Correctional Complex on a $20,000 bond, and the case remains under active investigation by the Austin Police Department.

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Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law

Read full article: Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law

A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

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Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Waymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber’s ride-hailing service that began earlier this year in Austin.

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Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud

Read full article: Gov. Abbott smokes proposed THC ban, businesses continue to bud

THC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.

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Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

Read full article: Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill to ban all THC products.

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Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge

Read full article: Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge

Elon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis” on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting.

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New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom

Read full article: New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom

Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.

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Texas bill banning grade school students from using cell phones during school hours signed into law

Read full article: Texas bill banning grade school students from using cell phones during school hours signed into law

A Texas bill which would ban K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock

Read full article: As Musk's 'robotaxi' rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock

A group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.

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Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

Read full article: Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

State chapters of the nonprofit group that provide meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington how much of a hit their battered budgets will take.

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Richards' 2nd-half goal lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

Read full article: Richards' 2nd-half goal lifts US over Saudi Arabia 1-0 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.

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Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas

Read full article: Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas

Eight Tribune photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.

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As Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement

Read full article: As Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement

Demonstrations in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas have been largely peaceful, as some protests are expected to go well into the night.

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One in custody after ‘credible threat’ forces Texas Capitol evacuation

Read full article: One in custody after ‘credible threat’ forces Texas Capitol evacuation

🚨 The Texas Capitol has been evacuated due to a “credible threat” ahead of a protest.

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Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

Read full article: Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

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Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests

Read full article: Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police.

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Gov. Abbott announces over $2.4M in career training grants for Gulf Coast area schools

Read full article: Gov. Abbott announces over $2.4M in career training grants for Gulf Coast area schools

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces campaign for Harris County Judge in 2026

Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces campaign for Harris County Judge in 2026

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she is her running for Harris County Judge in the November 2026 election.

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Musk says Tesla's robotaxi service to 'tentatively' launch in Austin on June 22

Read full article: Musk says Tesla's robotaxi service to 'tentatively' launch in Austin on June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

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Houston quadruplets known as the ‘Galleria Quads’ graduate together, preparing for college

Read full article: Houston quadruplets known as the ‘Galleria Quads’ graduate together, preparing for college

The Tran siblings, two sets of twins, graduated high school over the weekend and are now headed to college!

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Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

Read full article: Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

Thirteen people were arrested on various charges during the protest Monday, which ended when officers fired tear gas into a crowd that neared a federal building.

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Crowds gather in Austin, Dallas to protest ICE actions in Los Angeles

Read full article: Crowds gather in Austin, Dallas to protest ICE actions in Los Angeles

As protests continue in Los Angeles, more protests have begun in parts of Texas.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.

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Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties

Read full article: Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties

People at the raided house say they rented it for a birthday party and deny any connection to the gang. One man says law enforcement accused him of being in Tren de Aragua because of his tattoo.

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Grimes County inmate who escaped Austin psychiatric hospital captured in N. Houston

Read full article: Grimes County inmate who escaped Austin psychiatric hospital captured in N. Houston

Nearly a week after escaping from an Austin psychiatric hospital, an inmate from Grimes County has been captured in Houston.

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No. 2 Texas sent home in Austin Regional after being handed back-to-back losses by UTSA

Read full article: No. 2 Texas sent home in Austin Regional after being handed back-to-back losses by UTSA

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns’ college baseball season has come to a close.

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‘King of the Hill’ Revival: What to know about premier date, voice casting

Read full article: ‘King of the Hill’ Revival: What to know about premier date, voice casting

Ho-Yeah! We finally are learning more about the highly-anticipated return of the iconic animated sitcom, “King of the Hill.“ What are some of your favorite KOTH quotes?!

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Inmate on the run after kicking open door, climbing fence at psychiatric hospital in Austin

Read full article: Inmate on the run after kicking open door, climbing fence at psychiatric hospital in Austin

An inmate escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Austin last night and is on the run.

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$20K reward offered for information in 2023 murder of Harris County father

Read full article: $20K reward offered for information in 2023 murder of Harris County father

Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in the murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch, who was fatally stabbed in his home on September 22, 2023.

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Texas Senate praises HISD Superintendent Mike Miles as model example of possibilities through strong accountability

Read full article: Texas Senate praises HISD Superintendent Mike Miles as model example of possibilities through strong accountability

The Texas Senate has passed House Bill 4 with a 23-8 vote, citing Houston ISD's academic improvements under Superintendent Mike Miles as an example of effective accountability.

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Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Read full article: Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Texas has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in decades.

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These 2 Texas cities are the best places to raise a family: WalletHub

Read full article: These 2 Texas cities are the best places to raise a family: WalletHub

If you’re looking to settle down and raise a family, WalletHub is reccomending two Texas cities that are ideal!

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Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that don’t deal with homeless encampments

Read full article: Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that don’t deal with homeless encampments

The bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.

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3 Texas cities named among top 20 summer travel destinations 🏖️

Read full article: 3 Texas cities named among top 20 summer travel destinations 🏖️

🏖️😎 Houston was not named among the top 20, but at least two Texas cities made the top 10! Where is YOUR favorite summer destination in Texas?

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Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

Read full article: Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

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Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

Read full article: Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

A push to put the Ten Commandments on display in all Texas public school classrooms is closer to reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

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"See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC

Read full article: "See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC

A bill that would make it illegal to sell THC products could soon head over to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. For a cannabis store employee, lawmakers don't know enough about the industry they're trying to shut down.

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Texas could learn a lot from Billy Bob Thornton. Here’s what I learned

Read full article: Texas could learn a lot from Billy Bob Thornton. Here’s what I learned

You may remember Billy Bob Thornton from any of the numerous movies and TV shows he's done or the music he's released with his band "The Boxmasters," but you may not know about his unconditional love for Texas, even though he doesn't consider himself a "pure blood Texan."

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Critically acclaimed series ‘Landman’ receives ‘Texas Made’ Award

Read full article: Critically acclaimed series ‘Landman’ receives ‘Texas Made’ Award

You’ve probably heard of the popular series “Landman” streaming on Paramount Plus, starring the legendary Billy Bob Thornton as the title character, but did you know it was filmed in Texas?

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Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — clears the Legislature

Read full article: Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — clears the Legislature

The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.

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‘King of the Hill’ is officially coming back, but Texas will get the exclusive first look

Read full article: ‘King of the Hill’ is officially coming back, but Texas will get the exclusive first look

The beloved animated series is expected to return to Hulu later this year, "I tell you ''hwhat!" What are some of your favorite KOTH quotes?!

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ATX TV Festival returns for 14th season bringing TV, industry fans together for epic celebrations

Read full article: ATX TV Festival returns for 14th season bringing TV, industry fans together for epic celebrations

Mark your calendars! 📆✅ ATX TV Festival, which brings TV fans and industry folks together in downtown Austin to see how their favorite shows are made, hear from creators and cast members, and attend special premier screening events.

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Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into rivers

Read full article: Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into rivers

As the state grapples with a threatened water supply, industry and lawmakers have invested millions in research to clean the toxic backwash for use in for agriculture.

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Long-running lawsuit against Texas’ foster care system appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court

Read full article: Long-running lawsuit against Texas’ foster care system appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court

Lawyers representing foster children asked the high court to reinstate a contempt order against the state, and the judge who issued it.

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Faculty and students blast Texas House panel for limiting testimony on bill that targets state universities

Read full article: Faculty and students blast Texas House panel for limiting testimony on bill that targets state universities

The House's higher education committee closed registration to testify on Senate Bill 37 less than half an hour after the hearing started. About 20 people said they didn't get to address lawmakers.

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Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise

Read full article: Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise

The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide.

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ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

Read full article: ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

The agency did not offer details about the types of crimes or immigration violations the majority of the people were accused of.

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Feds ask Musk's car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout

Read full article: Feds ask Musk's car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout

Federal safety regulators have asked Elon Musk's car company to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national “robotaxi” launch that is key to keeping Tesla's stock price aloft.

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Can the Texas power grid handle demand amid the summer-like heatwave coming this week?

Read full article: Can the Texas power grid handle demand amid the summer-like heatwave coming this week?

With the summer heatwave coming in hot (no pun intended), ERCOT is expecting peak demand for residents looking to cool off. Its dashboard forecasts to shatter last year's records and potentially threaten the all-time demand record.

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Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closet

Read full article: Austin police searching for 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 after sister found locked in closet

Austin police are seeking public assistance to locate Ava Marie Gonzales, a 9-year-old girl missing since 2017 when last seen in the custody of her mother, Virginia Gonzales.

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Teenager, baby reported missing in Austin area

Read full article: Teenager, baby reported missing in Austin area

A teenage girl and her infant child have been reported missing in the Austin area.

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Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

Read full article: Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state’s largest mosques near Dallas.

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‘Audrii’s Law’ unanimously passes Texas Senate, now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signature

Read full article: ‘Audrii’s Law’ unanimously passes Texas Senate, now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signature

Texas lawmakers have unanimously voted to send H.B. 2000 - better known as Audrii’s Law - to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.

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6 people are charged in a Texas elections investigation involving 'vote harvesting'

Read full article: 6 people are charged in a Texas elections investigation involving 'vote harvesting'

Six people in a rural Texas county have been indicted in a widening elections investigation led by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Texas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid

Read full article: Texas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid

According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.

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‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

Read full article: ‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

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Round one of heavy rain and stormy weather set to hit Houston Monday afternoon

Read full article: Round one of heavy rain and stormy weather set to hit Houston Monday afternoon

Another round of storms and heavy rain are going to move into the Houston area for this afternoon and evening

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Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

Read full article: Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall threat increased for most of SE Texas | Here’s what’s changed

Read full article: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall threat increased for most of SE Texas | Here’s what’s changed

The Storm Prediction Center upgraded our severe threat for Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as storms are likely to fire up as we kick off the weekend.

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Can Texas clean up fracking water enough to use for farming? One company thinks so.

Read full article: Can Texas clean up fracking water enough to use for farming? One company thinks so.

The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis.

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Texas will share equipment database with local fire departments to help beat wildfires

Read full article: Texas will share equipment database with local fire departments to help beat wildfires

The legislation, which won unanimous approval in both chambers, was written following the state’s historic Panhandle wildfires last year.

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Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisis

Read full article: Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisis

Republican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.

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Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges

Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges

Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is advancing through the Legislature.

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Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state's water supply?

Read full article: Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state's water supply?

The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.

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Families of victims murdered on highways ask Texas lawmakers to make TxDOT record traffic cameras

Read full article: Families of victims murdered on highways ask Texas lawmakers to make TxDOT record traffic cameras

A Texas family is turning their heartbreak into action after the tragic loss of their daughter, Louise Wilson, in a road rage shooting. As lawmakers consider House Bill 2621, which would require state-operated roadway cameras to record and archive footage, the Wilsons are speaking out in hopes of preventing future tragedies. Their painful journey reflects a broader issue, and they believe this proposed law could help bring justice to families like theirs. Read about their fight for safer roads and a system that supports those left behind.

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She’s living with MS, he survived Polio. Together they’re riding for a cure

Read full article: She’s living with MS, he survived Polio. Together they’re riding for a cure

This weekend, more than 5,000 cyclists will hit the road for the Texas MS 150 Bike ride, all in an effort to raise awareness and money to help those battling multiple sclerosis. We met two of this year's participants and learn more about their very personal connections to this cause.

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Gov. Greg Abbott to speak one-on-one with KPRC 2 | What questions do you have for him?

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott to speak one-on-one with KPRC 2 | What questions do you have for him?

SOUND OFF: As we prepare for our interview, KPRC 2 would like to hear from you, the viewer, on what questions you’d like us to ask the governor.

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Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants

Read full article: Orders to leave the country — some for US citizen — sow confusion among immigrants

The Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico.

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The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

Read full article: The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned in the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into large jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year and threats from some lawmakers to shut it down.

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Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents

Read full article: Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents

There’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.

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See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

Read full article: See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

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Texas legislative bills take aim at potential relocation for state offices and agencies

Read full article: Texas legislative bills take aim at potential relocation for state offices and agencies

There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.

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Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies

Read full article: Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies

For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

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Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million

Read full article: Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million

State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.

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West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump’s tariffs

Read full article: West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump’s tariffs

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reveals she suffered from postpartum preeclampsia

Read full article: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reveals she suffered from postpartum preeclampsia

In a heartfelt discussion with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd on her new podcast, Meghan shared her story alongside insights into their shared experiences with this challenging condition.

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Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities

Read full article: Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

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Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet

Read full article: Community voices support for Texas teen Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed to death at a high school track meet

The Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.

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More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigation

Read full article: More than 40 people arrested at Texas home amid Tren de Aragua investigation

Authorities did not say how the individuals arrested in Hays County may be tied to the Venezuelan gang. It was also unclear what criminal charges people may face, though drugs were seized.

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Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House

Read full article: Legislation creating statewide emergency communication system advances in Texas House

The legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.

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Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk food

Read full article: Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk food

An advocacy group called Make Texans Healthy Again (MHTA) praised the move by the Texas Senate in a news release as a way to keep people from using food stamps to buy soda, candy or other “ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.”

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Texas lawmakers differ on how to handle truancy problem

Read full article: Texas lawmakers differ on how to handle truancy problem

Several bills have been filed in the Texas House and Senate this legislative session aimed at addressing the problem of truancy in Texas.

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Timeline for Friday evening as severe storms threats, heavy rain roll through Houston

Read full article: Timeline for Friday evening as severe storms threats, heavy rain roll through Houston

A strong storm system is moving across Texas this afternoon bringing waves of heavy downpours

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Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortions

Read full article: Abortion opponents laud bill that would clamp down on pill providers and out-of-state abortions

Some health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.

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Texas senate passes bill expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990

Read full article: Texas senate passes bill expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990

The Texas senate has passed a bill that would expand death penalty eligibility for individuals convicted of murdering children.

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Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules

Read full article: Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”.

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‘Another tool in our fight’: State of Texas launches NARCAN locater map in battle against fentanyl poisoning

Read full article: ‘Another tool in our fight’: State of Texas launches NARCAN locater map in battle against fentanyl poisoning

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has launches an online, interactive map that shows where people can go to either acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN).

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Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options

Read full article: Power outage frustration has Houston homeowners considering new battery backup options

Homeowners in Houston are increasingly considering battery backup systems to mitigate the inconvenience of power outages.

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Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in Austin

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The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues woman who accused him of assault

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her.

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Texas lawmaker will not move forward on bill to dismantle Parks and Wildlife Department

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In a post on Facebook, State Rep. Pat Curry said the bill he filed, HB 4938, was done so as a mechanism to bring TPWD to the table to discuss proposed regulations on the deer breeding industry in Texas.

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Staffing issues prompt ground stop for arriving flights from Houston airspace into Austin

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According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)

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Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes

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Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds are burning in a few states in the South.

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Jackpot withheld, $83 million winner “caught in crossfire” amid lottery courier investigations

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The winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.

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Texas lawmaker files bill to rename part of Central Texas highway after President Donald Trump

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A Texas House Representative has filed a bill to rename a part of a busy Central Texas highway after President Donald Trump.

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Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions

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A second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.

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Senate committee recommends expanding death penalty eligibility for child murder under SB 990

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The mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old murder victim, is advocating in Austin for Senate Bill 990, which seeks to expand death penalty eligibility to include all child victims between the ages of 10 and 15 in Texas.

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