Jul 24 Watch 5:17 Death of migrants in Texas shows dangers of human smuggling By PBS News Hour Dozens of people were found packed into a sweltering tractor trailer in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, an attempt at human smuggling that left at least 10 dead and nearly 20 others hospitalized. Survivors said there was no air conditioning… Continue watching
Jul 24 In Texas, legal battle over abortion law hangs over special legislative session By Alison Thoet Planned Parenthood and other groups are seeking to block a new abortion law in Texas that is set to take effect in September. Continue reading
Jul 23 9 dead, dozens more found in hot truck as authorities investigate human smuggling By Kamala Kelkar Police found NINE people dead and dozens more wounded from extreme heat in the back of a tractor-trailer outside a San Antonio Walmart on Saturday night in what authorities are investigating as a case of human smuggling. Continue reading
Jul 22 Rising temperatures can kill Texas prisoners. Corrections ignored that, says federal judge By Kamala Kelkar A federal judge has ordered a prison in Texas to help inmates overcome extreme heat and rising summer temperatures, referencing climate change in a ruling this week. Continue reading
Jul 17 Texas grand jury indicts former police officer in shooting death of Jordan Edwards By Joshua Barajas Body camera footage released after the shooting prompted local law enforcement to change its story about the series of events that led to Edwards' death. Continue reading
Jul 16 Texas ‘bathroom bill’ may shape 2018 GOP primary campaigns By Will Weissert, Associated Press As the Texas legislature heads into a special session to revive the "bathroom bill," conservative groups are vowing revenge on Republican lawmakers in Texas who don't approve it. Whether the law is enacted or not, the issue looms large over… Continue reading
May 30 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: UK police confirm fatalities after explosion at Ariana Grande concert By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, a large explosion was reported at an Ariana Grande concert at an arena in Manchester, England, that police say has led to a number of confirmed fatalities and injuries. Also, President Trump’s former National Security… Continue watching
May 10 Texas House OKs bill letting adoption groups deny non-Christians By Meredith Hoffman, Associated Press The bill would be the nation's second allowing state-funded adoption agencies to reject families on religious grounds. Continue reading
May 08 Texas’ new sanctuary city ban draws rebuke from Mexican government, San Antonio police chief By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The Mexican government, San Antonio's police chief and others slammed Texas' new "sanctuary cities" law, saying that requiring officers to help enforce U.S. immigration law will fan distrust of the police by the state's many Hispanics. Continue reading