Politics Aug 14 Texas Democrats set terms to end nearly 2-week walkout over GOP redistricting effort The Democrats announced they will return so long as Texas Republicans end a special session and California releases its own redrawn map proposal, both of which were expected to happen Friday.
Nation Aug 11 Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained Austin police said in a post on the social platform X that the scene Monday is still active, and an investigation is ongoing.
Politics Aug 08 Texas Democrats decamp to California as Republicans warn of more escalations AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Friday as Democratic lawmakers continued their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump in a widening national battle…
Politics Aug 05 Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation’s two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that could reorder the balance of power in Washington and threaten President Donald Trump’s agenda at…
Nation Jul 31 Kerr County’s top leaders were asleep, out of town during initial hours of Texas flood crisis Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and a third was out of town in the initial hours of a catastrophic flood that came barreling through the region, causing widespread destruction and killing more than 130 people earlier this…
Politics Jul 30 Texas Republicans push new congressional map creating more GOP seats Texas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts as they brace for a challenging midterm election in 2026.
Nation Jul 23 Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame Texas lawmakers say they aren't seeking to assign blame or “armchair quarterback” as they review the catastrophic July 4 floods that killed at least 136 people.
Politics Jul 21 What are the risks if Texas Republicans redraw House districts at Trump’s urging? The midcycle redrawing of political lines complicates Democrats' plans to begin regaining power in Washington, and they have few avenues to push back.
Nation Jul 09 Large number of people missing in Texas floods clouds full toll of the disaster Crews are using backhoes and their bare hands to dig through piles of debris that stretch for miles in the search for more than 160 people believed to be missing in the flash floods that laid waste to Texas Hill…
Nation Jul 09 Focus on first responders’ mental health grows as death toll passes 100 in flood-ravaged Texas Experts say the discussion about first responders' mental health likely wouldn't have occurred a generation ago. And while first responders have higher rates of psychological health conditions, most are resilient and able to process the challenges of their job.