GOP Targets Key Democratic Seats in Texas Redistricting Push
Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.
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Texas GOP Sets Redistricting Hearings Amid Partisan Clash
Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in Austin, Houston, and Arlington, sparking a partisan battle as Democrats push for flood relief to take priority.
Teen arrested in connection to 6th Street mass shooting that injured four
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to Austin police.
Austin police arrest 17-year-old in March mass shooting on Sixth Street
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin firefighters sound alarm over proposed staffing reduction
Facing a budget deficit, city leaders want to cut the number of firefighters assigned to each truck or unit to three apiece rather than four.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but keep an eye on the tropics
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but tropics bear watching
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Ambiq Micro Files for $85M IPO, Targets AI Edge Computing Market
Austin-based Ambiq Micro, a maker of ultra-low power AI semiconductors, aims to raise up to $85 million in an IPO. Its chips are used in over 270 million devices, including smartwatches, with most customers in China.
Longest-serving Travis County Commissioner, Margaret Gómez, to retire at end of term
Margaret Gómez, Travis County’s longest-serving commissioner and the first Mexican-American woman elected to the role, announced she will retire next year after more than five decades of public service.
HBO documentary series revisits Austin's unsolved yogurt shop murders
A new docuseries revisits the Yogurt Shop Murders, promising a deep dive into the investigation, wrongful arrests, and impact on the community.
Texas History: Whataburger, Cotton Eyed Joe, and the Astrodome
A look at Texas history, from Austin’s oldest businesses to Whataburger’s iconic design, Cotton Eyed Joe’s origins, and the Astrodome’s legacy.
Texas Refugee Services Stabilize as Catholic Charities Extends Role
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth reversed its decision to withdraw from managing Texas refugee services, ensuring stability for now.
Protesters Demand Texas Special Session Prioritize Flood Relief Over Political Agendas
About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging lawmakers to put more focus on flood relief over political issues like redistricting and abortion restrictions.
Beat the Texas heat, see art at The Contemporary Austin's Free Week
The Contemporary Austin is hosting a week of free entrance at the Jones Center for everyone from July 23 to July 27. Current exhibitions change August 3.
Protesters demand Gov. Abbott focus more on flood relief in special session
About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to demand that Abbott prioritize floods over hot-button issues during special session.
NHC tracking tropical disturbance with 20% chance of formation; Texas impact uncertain
Showers and thunderstorms associated with a small area of low pressure located about 900 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles have increased.
Three Texas Cities Rank Among Most Boring in the U.S., Study Says
FinanceBuzz evaluated more than a dozen data points to find the most and least boring cities in the country.
Texas sees surge of mosquitoes after recent floods — and they prefer this blood type
As floodwaters recede, they often leave behind debris, stagnant pools and waterlogged areas — providing ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Kerr County Missing Drops to 3 After Deadly Texas Floods
Kerr County officials say only three people remain missing after deadly Texas floods, with the death toll at 107 and recovery efforts ongoing.
San Marcos shooting: 19-year-old arrested after 2 killed
A 19-year-old man was arrested following a fatal shooting in downtown San Marcos that left two dead.