Mar 01 What to expect in Texas' state and presidential primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Texas is one of the biggest electoral prizes on Super Tuesday, when 16 states and American Samoa hold nominating contests to help anoint the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates to compete in November. Continue reading
Feb 29 Watch 7:55 Biden and Trump visits to border highlight conflicting immigration policies By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Christine Romo, Shrai Popat President Biden and former President Trump made separate visits to two towns along the southern border as immigration becomes a key issue ahead of the November election. Laura Barrón-López reports from Brownsville, Texas. Continue watching
Feb 29 Federal judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest people suspected of illegally entering U.S. By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press The decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge David Ezra sets aside for now the law that had been set to take effect March 5. The ruling is a victory for the Justice Department. Continue reading
Feb 29 Texas Panhandle wildfire now the largest in state history By Sean Murphy, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press The Smokehouse Creek Fire has merged with another blaze and is 3 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Continue reading
Feb 29 WATCH: Trump and Biden visit Texas to pitch voters on their dueling immigration approaches By Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Jill Colvin, Associated Press On the banks of the same Rio Grande but 300 miles apart, President Joe Biden and GOP challenger Donald Trump on Thursday surveyed the U.S.-Mexico border and tussled from a distance over who is to blame for the nation's broken… Continue reading
Feb 29 Firefighters try to tame Texas wildfires before hot, windy weekend By Sean Murphy, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped, but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 2:53 Texas music teacher uses mariachi to help students connect with Mexican culture By Leah Clapman, Victor Fernandez, Mercedes Ezeji The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place… Continue watching
Feb 28 Texas panhandle wildfires force evacuations and brief shut down of nuclear facility By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Authorities have not said what might have caused the blaze, which tore through sparsely populated counties set amid vast, high plains punctuated by cattle ranches and oil rigs. Continue reading
Feb 27 Texas Panhandle wildfire expands rapidly, prompting evacuations By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned nearly 400 square miles. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 8:50 Supreme Court hears cases involving free speech rights on social media By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens The Supreme Court heard arguments in highly consequential cases navigating First Amendment protections on social media. Tech companies are taking on state laws, decrying conservative censorship online. A decision could fundamentally change the use of speech on the internet. Amna… Continue watching