Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s...
government
The Texas House District 47 seat is open for the first time since 2019 after Rep. Vikki Goodwin decided not to seek reelection and instead challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his seat....
safety
A 26-year-old Austin resident was arrested Tuesday and charged with the possession of child pornography, a first-degree felony.
News
Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Mos...
safety
Two men suspected of distributing meth in Central Texas have been arrested after a joint law enforcement investigation.
News
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
News
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
News
The Supreme Court refused the Trump administration’s bid to stop providing transgender inmates hormone treatments and certain surgeries on Wednesday, declining to lift a lower judge’s block over the dissents of two conservative justices....
News
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
schools
The family of a Manor ISD student who was fatally stabbed inside a high school restroom is suing the district, alleging school officials failed to protect him despite repeated concerns about bullying and safety....
News
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades....
parks
In a Kerr County courtroom Wednesday, a judge will hear arguments on the Camp Mystic owners' and operators' response to search warrants executed on their electronic devices by the Texas Department of Public Safety....
government
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson posted a message to the city council message board Tuesday afternoon announcing the creation of a "Task Force to Save Red River."...
