May 05 Police say shooting at shopping center outside Dallas leaves 2 dead, 3 injured By Jamie Stengle, Kendria LaFleur, Associated Press It was not a random act of violence and the attacker knew the victims, Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 7:37 How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules are meant to cut out sugary foods and drinks, a central focus of the “Make America Healthy… Continue watching
Apr 28 Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Young and inexperienced Camp Mystic counselors were not trained to help campers during floods or other emergencies, and feared making decisions on their own, an investigator into the flood that killed 27 counselors and campers told Texas lawmakers Monday. Continue reading
Apr 26 At least 2 dead after tornadoes destroy homes in northern Texas By Associated Press A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 21 Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools. Continue reading
Apr 13 Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. Continue reading
Apr 08 Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid bid to renew license By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press The investigation disclosed Tuesday comes as the state considers whether to allow the all-girls camp to reopen this summer. Continue reading
Apr 06 3-year-old suffered sexual abuse during months in immigration custody, family alleges By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press An immigrant family is grappling with the ordeal suffered by a 3-year-old girl who endured alleged sexual abuse while her father fought for five months for her release from federal custody. Continue reading
Mar 30 Texas high school student shoots teacher before fatally shooting himself, authorities say By Associated Press No other injuries were reported in the shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. The Comal County Sheriff’s Office has not said what may have led to the shooting. Continue reading
Mar 23 Supreme Court rejects appeal from online citizen journalist over her arrest in Texas By Associated Press The justices left in place a divided federal appeals court ruling that found journalist Priscilla Villarreal, known online as La Gordiloca, could not sue police officers and other officials over her arrest for seeking and obtaining nonpublic information from police. Continue reading