President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, is attempting legal representation to aid former Air Force language analyst contractor and Kingsville native Reality Winner with her case.
Wi-Fi Buses
As more students return to school in person, some school districts are having to trim back programs that deployed buses as hot spots in neighborhoods for students with little or no internet access.
Netflix's "Cuties" Facing Criminal Charges from East Texas County
The district attorney in Tyler County, where the grand jury indicted Netflix, is the son of U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, who has labeled the movie child pornography.
Real Estate Investor Linked to Allegations Against Texas Attorney
Earlier in his career, media reports called the now 33-year-old real estate investor a “wunderkind,” a “rising star” and a “prodigy.” Now he’s fighting more than a dozen bankruptcies and has been linked to criminal allegations against an embattled Texas politician.
A Predicament Familiar to Texas Attorney Generals
Four of the seven Texas attorneys general since 1972 have gone on to higher office, one stalled and one went to prison. Ken Paxton, the current AG, is in a situation now that could determine which way his career will go.
Texas Legislature Meets in Less Than 100 days
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to affect everyday life, Texas legislators know that it won't be business as usual at the Capitol during the 2021 legislative session. But how different things will be is still an issue they're working to resolve.
Students Reject Coronavirus Testing
Halfway through the semester, schools are reporting participation rates far below their goals, prompting at least one school to go so far as to offer prizes to students who volunteer to get a coronavirus test.
Accusations Against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "Raise Serious Concerns"
Seven senior officials said in a letter obtained by the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE that they have reason to believe Paxton should be investigated for "abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses."
Event in Texas Postponed after President tests Positive for coronavirus
Donald Trump Jr. had been scheduled to appear in McAllen for a get-out-the-vote lunch event Friday, alongside Trump adviser Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Voting Rights Groups sue Gov. Greg Abbott Over Order to Close ballot Drop-off Locations
The Texas and National Leagues of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters of Texas and two Texas voters asked a federal judge in Austin to overturn the governor’s order.
Sales Tax Revenue in Texas Down 6.1%
"The COVID-19 pandemic and low price of crude oil continue to weigh on the Texas economy and sales tax revenue," Comptroller Glenn Hegar said.
2020’s Top Races Won’t set Spending Records
Two years ago in Texas, interest and election turnout were juiced by a $125 million race for U.S. Senate. This year's ballot is topped by an extraordinary race for president, but the political spending at the top won't match 2018.
Border Leaders say Restrictions at International Bridges Should be Lifted
Local leaders say the federal government’s decision to extend a ban on nonessential travel across the U.S.-Mexico border is crippling their budgets and local businesses.
Federal Court - Texas Prisons Must Provide Hand Sanitizer for Some Geriatric Inmates
Texas has had more inmate deaths related to the coronavirus than any other prison system in the nation. Its death toll of at least 162 inmates outranks every other state as well as the federal prison system.
Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Both of Texas' Republican U.S. senators have indicated they support moving forward with the Supreme Court confirmation process less than two months before the election.
National Voter Registration Day
Eligible Texans who are not already registered to vote may complete and print a voter registration application or request an application from their county elections administrator.
Postal Service is a Lifeline For Rural Texans
Business owners, farmers and local politicians said that they are more concerned with long-term problems than with the recent controversy surrounding the United States Postal Service.
National Night Out at Bishop City Park
The event will be set-up as a “Reverse Parade” where attendees will drive thru the parking lot to see different stations and exhibits.
Eviction Citations will Have to Inform Renters How to Apply for Protection
The Texas Supreme Court ordered that eviction citations will have to inform renters about the moratorium requirements and include the form needed to apply for protection.
Texas Needs More Poll Workers
Working at polls is going to look different this year. Find out what poll workers do, who qualifies to be one and how to become one yourself.