Second-Trimester Abortions Increased to 61%
In April, the number of abortions performed in Texas dropped 38% compared to the previous year.
Texas School Sports Moved Indoors
Some states delayed winter sports, but Texas has allowed the games to go on with precautions.
Several States Will Send in 2 Sets of Electoral Votes
Joining several other U.S. senators, Cruz is calling for an emergency audit of election results in “disputed states.”
Winter Storm Leads to Humanitarian Rescues in Big Bend Sector
The accumulation of snow, high winds and below freezing temperatures have restricted the ability of stations within Big Bend Sector.
Road Closures for the Week of January 1-8
All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other circumstances.
New Kleberg County Officials Sworn in
Kleberg County Pct. 3 County Commissioner Jerry Martinez takes the oath of office.
Traffic Update: Closure at Ennis Joslin Road and Holly Road
The estimated duration of this closure is one month.
Texas Still Blocked From Houston’s School District
The appeals court upheld a temporary injunction that stops Texas from ousting Houston ISD's school board.
Learn to Swim
With the new year comes new goals like learning new skills and getting active.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over $2.5 Million in Hard Narcotics
“While drug trafficking organizations employ a variety of methods to smuggle their illicit product…”
Ken Paxton Sues After Austin Bans on-site Dining for New Year’s Weekend
AG Paxton filed a petition for temporary injunction and a temporary restraining order in Travis County District Court targeting orders made by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
Palm Oil Produced by Forced Labor in Malaysia
The palm oil produced by Sime Darby Plantation Berhad may have been manufactured by forced labor including indentured child labor.
Texas' Move to Control Coal Ash Pollution
Texas is close to finalizing a years-long effort to wrangle control of coal ash pollution from the EPA.
AG Paxton Sues City of Austin for Imposing Unlawful Shutdown Orders
The city and county orders violate Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-32.
Agent Involved Shooting Near Progreso
An incident occurred while the agent was attempting to apprehend two subjects and the agent discharged his weapon.
Ongoing Aggravated Robbery Investigation in Kingsville
If you have any information about the whereabouts of either suspect or information regarding the Aggravated Robbery please contact Detective Greif (361) 592-4311.
Texans With Disabilities Worry Changes Could Shut Them Out
COVID-19 rules and accommodations are still uncertain in the Capitol, though many people with disabilities don't plan to give testimony in person because of fears of exposure.
Redistricting Process Will Impact Texas Politics
A legal and political fight is sure to commence over who is empowered and whose voice is diluted.
Christmas Tree Disposal
The trees will be recycled as mulch and available free to the public.
Year in Review: The COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Texas Tribune - Selected columns from 2020 on the coronavirus.