Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas
The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.
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Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn in new poll of Texas’ Senate GOP runoff
Trump has notably stayed out of the Senate contest despite pledging to weigh in, reportedly for Cornyn, the day after the primary.
Charli XCX, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde among headliners for ACL Fest 2026
This year’s festival will be held Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11 at Zilker Park. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 5, at noon. AUSTIN, Texas — The lineup for this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) has been released. Headliners for this year’s festival include Charli XCX, Twenty One Pilots and Lorde. Other big … Read more
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
Nearly 150 people aboard the cruise ship have been mostly confined to their cabins, after three passengers died and at least four people were left ill.
Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices
Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.
Manhunt ends in Seguin after suspect arrested in connection to road rage shooting, officials say
A man wanted for a road rage shooting has been arrested in Seguin, and his three children were safely recovered, according to Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — A man wanted in connection with a road rage shooting has been arrested and his three young children have been safely recovered, according to the … Read more
The Death of Athena Strand: Closing arguments this morning | Live updates
Jurors, many of whom wept at gruesome evidence, must decide whether Tanner Horner deserves to die. The defense calls his mother, experts to try to save his life. FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has admitted to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Now, a jury is hearing evidence to … Read more