Politics Oct 09 Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
World Oct 08 El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of U.S. crackdown On Wednesday, Seitz shared a video with the Pope, highlighting the migrants' struggles. The Pope expressed support for the Catholic leaders aiding these communities. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nation Oct 02 Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned last year after a woman in Oklahoma accused the pastor of sexually abusing her in the 1980s pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child, authorities said. By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Politics Sep 29 The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here’s where things stand in Missouri and other states Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage. By Associated Press
Nation Sep 04 Watch 8:50 Parents mourning daughter lost in Texas floods push state to strengthen camp safety rules It’s been two months since at least 135 people were killed in flash floods that roared through the Texas Hill Country. In the weeks since, families of the victims have been pushing state lawmakers to pass camp and flood safety… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Aug 29 Texas governor signs new voting maps pushed by Trump to gain five GOP seats in Congress in 2026 By Jim Vertuno, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 28 Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert By Michael Biesecker, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Acquisition Logistics LLC has no experience running correction facilities and had never won a federal contract for more than $16 million. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 7:12 Democratic Rep. Doggett on Texas redistricting battle and party’s pushback against Trump By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Democratic Party leaders from across the country are meeting in Minneapolis as the party reckons with its 2024 losses and faces Republican redistricting. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett said he would retire if the new congressional maps stand. Lisa… Continue watching
Aug 23 Texas Senate passes redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, sends to governor By Jim Vertuno, Joey Cappelletti, Hallie Golden, Associated Press President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. It has five new districts that would favor Republicans. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Texas Democrats prepare final show of resistance against Republican-backed redrawn maps By Jim Vertuno, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado said on social media that she plans to speak well into Friday evening to block the map from final passage. Continue reading