Jun 08 Watch 5:58 Texas community questions police use of force and disrespect at a pool party By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 03 What does Rick Perry believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Nathalie Boyd, Lisa Desjardins He is the son of tenant farmers, a former Air Force captain, state agriculture commissioner and three-term Texas governor. He is the only presidential candidate currently under indictment, pleading not guilty to charges of abuse of power and coercion. Here… Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Texas gets respite from extreme storms By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, much of Texas saw clear skies for the first time since deadly storms began Memorial Day weekend, though areas remained flooded. At least 31 deaths are tied to the severe weather. Also, Secretary of State… Continue watching
May 31 Texas gets more rain but no new damage ahead of drier forecasts By Andrew Mach More rain fell across Texas Saturday night but caused no major new problems, after the onslaught of severe weather during the week killed dozens and prompted President Barack Obama to declare a state of emergency in the state. Continue reading
May 30 Texas approves open carry law for handguns By Daniel Costa-Roberts The law allows licensed Texans to carry handguns in plain view in belt or shoulder holsters. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 4:49 Texas Lt. Gov. on flood disaster: ‘We are going to need help for this catastrophe’ By PBS News Hour Torrential downpours dumped as much as seven inches of rain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area overnight; rescue teams responded to more than 250 calls for help. So far, the death toll from floods in central Texas has reached 25. Hari… Continue watching
May 29 Hundreds rescued from floodwaters as Texas endures record rainfall By Joshua Barajas More than 200 people were rescued from their cars in Dallas early Friday after an overnight record rainfall triggered flash floods that trapped them in their cars. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 4:47 News Wrap: Former House Speaker Hastert indicted By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, former Illinois Rep. Dennis Hastert was charged with evading currency rules and lying to the FBI. He allegedly withdrew nearly a million dollars in cash in a way that the bank wouldn't have to report… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 5:43 Could more have been done to prepare for Texas floods? By PBS News Hour The streets of Houston are still flooded after an onslaught of severe storms, and the city is bracing for more rain in the coming days. Officials say six people have died in Houston from the flooding so far. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 2:14 More rain adds to Texas flooding, disrupts river rescue search By PBS News Hour Continue watching