One month later, Kerr County copes with devastation amid continued flood recovery efforts

On Monday night, people from the community, across the state and even around the country, came to the memorial in Kerrville to honor the lives lost a month ago. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Hill Country was changed forever one month ago when devastating floodwaters rushed in. In Kerr County, 108 people were killed, … Read more

The Hill Country flooding might be over, but it’s not the end for this family whose children survived

A month after deadly Texas floods, a Houston mom shared how her sons survived — and how their family is still fighting to heal, one day at a time. HOUSTON — One month after a devastating July Fourth storm turned the Texas Hill Country into a deadly flood zone, families are still grappling with the … Read more

‘Tool of last resort’ | Texas House Democrats now have arrest warrants after quorum break over redistricting

Texas House Democrats are now in party strongholds around the country. Republican leaders are compelling them to return to Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has signed warrants to arrest lawmakers who left the state in a dramatic fight over redistricting. Dozens of Texas House Democrats are now in party strongholds, including Chicago, Albany and … Read more

Controversial ‘bathroom bill’ back up for discussion in Texas Senate

Texas lawmakers debated SB 7 to enforce bathroom use based on birth certificate gender, with increased penalties for violations. AUSTIN, Texas — The controversial “bathroom bill” is back up for discussion at the Texas Capitol. On Monday morning, the Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 7, also known as the Texas Women’s … Read more

‘We stand behind them’ | Civil rights groups back Texas Democratic walkout over voting power concerns

Texas House Democrats face arrest warrants and fines for breaking quorum to block a GOP redistricting plan. HOUSTON — More than 50 Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House are now facing civil arrest warrants and $500-a-day fines after breaking quorum to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Many have left the state, as GOP leaders move … Read more