Austin Urges FEMA to Restore Flood Protection Grant After Central Texas Floods
Austin officials are calling on FEMA to reinstate $50 million in flood resilience funding pulled by the Trump administration earlier this year.
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Abbott Proposes Local Spending Caps to Cut Texas Property Taxes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott aims to reduce property taxes by imposing spending caps on cities and counties during the special legislative session, alongside redistricting and flood relief measures.
Abbott Proposes Spending Caps to Lower Texas Property Taxes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to cap city and county spending increases to curb property taxes, tying budgets to population growth and inflation.
Flood survivors face long wait to speak at Texas hearing on disaster response in Kerrville
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearing.
Two dozen experts set to testify at Texas lawmakers' Kerrville flood hearing ahead of the public
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearing.
Austin Police Probe Possible Hate Crime at Barton Springs
Austin police are investigating an alleged hate crime after a transgender woman and bystander were reportedly assaulted at Barton Springs.
Hakeem Jeffries to Meet Texas Democrats Amid Redistricting Battle
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will meet privately with Texas lawmakers to strategize against GOP-led redistricting efforts during a special legislative session.
Ted Cruz Files Bill to Target Activist Groups with Anti-Organized Crime Laws
Cruz introduced a bill that adds "rioting" to the list of activities prohibited by that falls within the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, targeting activist groups that fund and organize protests.
Austin police arrest suspect in deadly July drive-by shooting
Austin police arrested Kenan Greene for the July drive-by shooting that killed Comarri Thompson and injured another.
Trump Moves to End 'Climate Change Religion' in Win for Texas Oil
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency would release a proposal eliminating a finding that climate change posed a public health threat, which could undo years of emissions regulations.
Firefly Aerospace IPO Targets $5.5B Valuation
Firefly Aerospace's IPO could value the Cedar Park-based rocket maker at $5.5 billion, with plans to trade on Nasdaq as FLY.
Firefly Aerospace Targets $643M IPO with Nasdaq Listing
Firefly Aerospace is aiming to raise up to $643 million in its initial public offering. The Cedar Park-based rocket maker plans to go begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FLY.
Texas Republicans Propose Redistricting Map Combining Lubbock and San Antonio
Breaking from tradition, the Texas Legislature is being asked to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
'Prehistory bleeds into history' in fifth volume of 'Indelible Austin'
Think Texas column about city's history and prehistory found in 'Indelible Austin: Volume 5'
Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett Headline Austin Flood Benefit Shows
Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, and other artists will perform at benefit concerts to support Central Texas flood recovery efforts.
Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett Headline Austin Flood Benefit Concerts
Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, and other artists will perform at benefit concerts in Austin to support flood recovery efforts following the July 4 disaster.
Best Thermostat Temperature for Texas Heat: Tips to Stay Cool and Save Money
Texans are in store for another hot week. Is there an ideal thermostat temperature that balances comfort and affordability?
Texas AG Candidates to Vote on Bill Expanding Office’s Election Prosecution Power
Three state senators running for Texas attorney general will vote on a bill expanding the office’s power to prosecute election crimes, a move legal experts say is permissible under state law.
Austin ends unusually wet July with above-normal heat. What to expect this week
July high temperatures have been cooler than normal for much of the month, despite reaching the 100-degree mark last week and possibly this week.
'Unconstitutional Death Row': Rep. Casar Decries Arrests at San Antonio Immigration Court
SAN ANTONIO — Carlos Morales Almario’s court hearing ended almost as soon as it started. Minutes after the Venezuelan immigrant took a seat, his case was dismissed, and he was arrested by federal agents waiting outside.