May 14 Watch 7:12 After increase in 2020 turnout, Texas Republicans attempt to restrict voting laws By Yamiche Alcindor, Meredith Lee, Ian Couzens The current fight over voting access happening on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures will determine how Americans choose their leaders for decades to come. Yamiche Alcindor reports on Texas, where Republican lawmakers are currently working to pass a new… Continue watching
Apr 29 Texas pushes closer to dropping handgun license requirement By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press The push in the Republican-controlled Legislature has alarmed law enforcement and gutted El Paso lawmakers whose hometown is still recovering from the trauma of one of the worst mass shootings in the nation's history. Continue reading
Apr 08 Police say multiple people hurt in shooting in Bryan, Texas By Associated Press Police say one person was killed and five people were wounded in the wake of a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas, and a state trooper was later shot during a manhunt that resulted in a male suspect… Continue reading
Mar 30 Over 4,000 migrants, many kids, crowded into Texas facility By Elliot Spagat, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A tour Tuesday revealed a severely overcrowded tent structure where more than 4,000 migrants were crammed into a space intended for 250 and the youngest ones are kept in a large playpen with mats on the floor for sleeping. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 5:42 Exploring how and why so many migrants are crossing the southern border By Amna Nawaz, Adam Raney, Lena I. Jackson, Julia Galiano-Rios As the Biden administration continues to face questions about its response plan to stem the influx of migrants, Senior National Correspondent Amna Nawaz was on the southern border last night, watching as several people crossed into the United States. She… Continue watching
Mar 24 WATCH: Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failure By David Koenig, Associated Press Congress is looking into the cause of the power blackouts across Texas last month. A House panel heard Wednesday from officials who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid. Continue reading
Mar 23 Texas joins states making vaccines available to all adults By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The announcement by state health officials Tuesday adds Texas to the rapidly growing list of states that are making the vaccine available to all adults. Continue reading
Mar 02 Texas becomes biggest U.S. state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The decision comes as governors across the U.S. have eased coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: FDA close to approving a third COVID vaccine for emergency use In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is nearing approval of a third COVID vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson for emergency use as COVID cases begin rising. Also, more than 300 girls are missing in… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch 4:34 Biden visits Texas to survey the damage from devastating storm By Amna Nawaz, Geoffrey Lou Guray Marshaling the power of their office and the resources of the federal government to help Americans in the wake of a natural disaster is a key responsibility of a president. That brought President Biden on Friday to Texas, which is… Continue watching