Texas Senate passes redistricting maps, despite Democrats’ walkout, but House still can’t consider bill with no quorum

Tuesday’s walkout was another moment for Texas Democrats to speak out against the controversial proposed congressional maps. DALLAS — The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed the controversial redistricting maps, despite a walkout by Democrats, but the House can’t consider the bill until a quorum is reached. The Democrats’ walkout Tuesday, shortly before the Senate took … Read more

Uvalde County leaders release video, records showing response to school shooting that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead

The documents are tied to a lawsuit for access to the previously withheld documents. UTOPIA, Texas — For the second straight day, we’re seeing more previously unreleased records from the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School as part of a lawsuit calling for them to be made public. Media organizations, including TEGNA Texas (WFAA in … Read more

Desperate parents pleaded with officers to act during Uvalde school shooting, video shows

The documents are tied to a lawsuit for access to the previously withheld documents. UTOPIA, Texas — Desperate parents begged law enforcement officers to storm an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in the frantic minutes after a gunman opened fire in one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history, police body camera video released … Read more

Gov. Abbott threatens immediate new session if Democrats don’t return by Friday

Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll immediately call another special session if Texas House Democrats don’t return by Friday to end the redistricting standoff. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott warned Texas House Democrats on Tuesday morning that if they don’t return to the Capitol by the end of this week, he will call lawmakers back … Read more

San Antonio’s Six Flags unveils ‘most fear-inducing’ Fright Fest yet

Fright Fest will be going on from Sept. 6 until Nov. 2. SAN ANTONIO — Be prepared to be scared at Six Flags this fall!  Six Flags announced their “most fear-inducing” Fright Fest on select nights, starting Sept. 6 until Nov. 2.  Visitors will get the opportunity to enter realms inspired by iconic horror films … Read more