Texas congressman warns ‘people will die’ over controversial budget vote

Texas Democrats oppose Trump’s budget bill, fearing Medicaid cuts could leave millions uninsured. HOUSTON — A fiery national debate is unfolding over President Trump’s proposed budget. While it extends the 2017 tax cuts, it also calls for slashing nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP—a lifeline for millions. Experts say this proposed bill is another … Read more

Texas bill to clarify exceptions to state’s abortion ban clears key hurdle after rocky path

Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching Republican … Read more

George Pickens joins CeeDee Lamb in giving Cowboys QB Dak Prescott a new receiving duo

Dak Prescott welcomes George Pickens as Cowboys gain a strong receiver duo with CeeDee Lamb. FRISCO, Texas — By the time Dak Prescott got to his phone after the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a trade for receiver George Pickens, the star quarterback said he had about six missed calls from owner Jerry Jones’ assistant. “Literally no … Read more

Man sentenced to nearly 300 years in prison for habitual sexual abuse of minors

Vincente Gonzalez was convicted of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and five counts of indecency with a child by sexual conduct. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A man the Hays County District Attorney called a “multi-generational predator” has been sentenced to centuries in prison for sexually assaulting minors who lived in … Read more

Man sentenced to nearly 300 years in prison for habitual sexual assault of minors

Vincente Gonzalez was convicted of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and five counts of indecency with a child by sexual conduct. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A man the Hays County District Attorney called a “multi-generational predator” has been sentenced to centuries in prison for sexually assaulting minors who lived in … Read more