Texas Republicans fire up the rhetoric, file lawsuits seeking to remove House Democrats trying to block mid-decade redistricting

On Friday afternoon, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit that asks the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 House Democrats from office. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans continue to ratchet up the rhetoric as they find new ways to punish the Democrats for not showing up at the Texas Capitol. Once again, there … Read more

Five best friends killed in fiery crash while heading to the lake. Their families are now demanding answers

A tragic crash in Burnet County claimed the lives of five friends, sparking outrage over the suspect’s release without sobriety testing. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — The birthday video is filled with laughter, smiles and singing. In the video, Thalia Salinas, 23, sits surrounded by her four closest friends — Ruby Cruz, Brianna Valadez, Jackie Velazco … Read more

Uvalde schools to install AI gun detection system on all security cameras

Uvalde schools will soon implement AI gun detection thanks to a $400,000 grant from Omnilert’s Safe Haven Grant Program. UVALDE, Texas — Uvalde schools will soon have a new layer of protection — an artificial intelligence system that can detect a gun in seconds and automatically trigger lockdown protocols. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District … Read more

‘You should have already been doing this’: Senate chairman has tough words for county disaster response while introducing new bill

Texas Senate Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding passed SB1, which could put new rules on Texas counties. On Friday morning, Texas Senator Charles Perry did not mince words about the immediate response to the July Fourth floods that ripped through Kerr County. Some of the measures in SB1 were a direct rebuke to the … Read more

119 names of Kerrville flood victims released as other families continue search for loved ones

Kerrville city officials released names of Fourth of July flood victims, including young girls at Camp Mystic, emphasizing the community’s deep loss. KERRVILLE, Texas — The Mayor of Kerrville Joe Herring and Kerr County Judge Rob Kell released the names of those lost in the devastating July Fourth floods that swept through the Hill Country. … Read more