Politics Aug 03 Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83 By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Nation Jul 27 ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest detention facilities open for at least another year. This decision comes despite reports of human rights abuses. By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press
Politics Jul 27 Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that? Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas. By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Nation Jul 24 11 people indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas A federal indictment was unsealed Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old boy, who were hiding inside a sweltering rail cargo container in Texas in May. By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Nation Jul 24 Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren't talking about — or hearing about — data centers that power artificial intelligence. By Marc Levy, Associated Press
Jul 23 Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast in second landfall By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The National Hurricane Center said Bertha should weaken rapidly over land after its center came onshore Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 8:04 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Two deadly shootings involving ICE officers reignited protests and renewed questions about tactics, training and recruitment at the agency. None of the agents involved were wearing body cameras, and neither of the victims was the intended target of the operation. Continue watching
Jul 20 U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan By Associated Press The total number of deaths in the war with Iran is 17, according to the U.S. military. Continue reading
Jul 18 Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year's deadly disaster By Christopher L. Keller, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Residents in some hard-hit areas said a year of preparation did make a difference. Newly installed flood sirens sounded in the darkness. Phones buzzed with alerts that weren't sent out last year. Continue reading
Jul 16 Texas flash floods leave at least 2 people dead in Hill Country region devastated a year ago By Jesse Bedayn, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press After days of pounding rain, the National Weather Service said a large wave on Thursday barreled down the same river wrecked by flash floods last summer when two dozen children and counselors died at Camp Mystic. Continue reading