The Wednesday hearings were the first time loved ones of Camp Mystic victims publicly testified. SAN ANTONIO — Parents of the 27 girls and staffers who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic the morning of July 4 are speaking publicly before Texas lawmakers for the first time, according to a coalition representing the victims’ loved ones. … Read more
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional. SAN ANTONIO — This article originally appeared in the Texas Tribune. A Texas federal judge on Wednesday blocked from taking full effect a new state law requiring public schools to display donated posters … Read more
The Fort Worth Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after refusing to be shadowed by state police, a requirement for lawmakers who had left the state. AUSTIN, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. State Rep. Nicole Collier, a Fort Worth Democrat … Read more
It would require FEMA to reinstate employees fired by the Trump administration and reinstate a federal flood mitigation assistance program. AUSTIN, Texas — While state lawmakers continue to debate flood response bills during this special session, a Texas Democrat in the U.S. House of Representative is pushing to reverse cuts to disaster response at the … Read more
Parents face rising prices as back-to-school shopping costs reach $800 per child, but savings strategies can lower the cost. DALLAS — The cost of school supplies has ballooned in recent years and parents taking a look at their child’s classroom supply list could be hit with some sticker shock. Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services says … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is adding more Galveston sailings starting in late 2026, including new voyages to Mexico, The Bahamas and beyond. GALVESTON, Texas — Disney Cruise Line is making it easier for Texas families to set sail without leaving the state. Starting in late 2026, the Disney Magic will launch an extended season of cruises … Read more
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones surprised business leaders at a news conference by discussing Project Marvel’s future, urging a pause for an economic impact study. SAN ANTONIO — Business leaders planned to make a stand to push Project Marvel forward Wednesday morning, but were surprised by the sudden appearance of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones at a … Read more