Immigrant families in Texas have gone into hiding after latest Trump administration policy
Read full article: Immigrant families in Texas have gone into hiding after latest Trump administration policyLast month the Trump administration made people from 19 nations ineligible to obtain legal status. “Fear won,” said one woman who came from Venezuela nearly a decade ago.
Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law
Read full article: Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax lawWhile Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”
Read full article: Proposed data center project for Waco area would be “paradigm-changer”The project is at a scale of industrial development and investment unmatched in McLennan County’s history: acres of computer hardware, substations and a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired plant capable of powering about 300,000 homes.
Tejano star Bobby Pulido’s congressional run emphasizes bipartisanship, rural concerns in South Texas
Read full article: Tejano star Bobby Pulido’s congressional run emphasizes bipartisanship, rural concerns in South TexasTejano music star Bobby Pulido announced his Democratic candidacy for Texas’ 15th Congressional District in September, positioning himself as a bipartisan voice focused on rural issues and middle-class families in South-Central Texas.
Train crash nearly derails Texas high school band’s performance at Alamodome; San Antonio students rally to help
Read full article: Train crash nearly derails Texas high school band’s performance at Alamodome; San Antonio students rally to helpA train collision nearly disrupted a Central Texas high school’s performance at the Alamodome for the state title contest — and San Antonio bands stepped up to help.
Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress
Read full article: Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in CongressThe longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes.
Graduate students at UT-Arlington are developing a way to cool data centers without water
Read full article: Graduate students at UT-Arlington are developing a way to cool data centers without waterGraduate students at UT-Arlington are developing a way to cool data centers without draining finite water supplies.
Astros lead effort to rebuild, maintain Ingram Little League ballpark after Hill Country floods
Read full article: Astros lead effort to rebuild, maintain Ingram Little League ballpark after Hill Country floodsThe Houston Astros, through its team foundation, are leading an effort to rebuild the Ingram Little League ballpark, which was damaged by the Hill Country floods.
Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional run
Read full article: Tejano star Bobby Pulido launches South Texas congressional runTejano musician Bobby Pulido is running for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, he announced Wednesday, giving Democrats their best — and potentially only — opportunity to flip a Republican-held seat in 2026.
Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to Congress
Read full article: Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek reelection to CongressThe Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.
2 weeks remain to apply for federal assistance following July flooding, FEMA says
Read full article: 2 weeks remain to apply for federal assistance following July flooding, FEMA saysHill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have two weeks left to request federal assistance after the catastrophic floods in July.
In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides
Read full article: In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political dividesA former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Rain Builds Across South-Central Texas
Read full article: WEEKEND WEATHER: Rain Builds Across South-Central TexasExpect hot and dry conditions Friday, followed by increasing rain chances late Sunday into Monday as tropical moisture from Lorena moves into South-Central Texas. Localized heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate
Read full article: Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. SenateThe Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.
Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas attorney general GOP primary
Read full article: Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas attorney general GOP primaryAaron Reitz and Chip Roy, positioning themselves as Paxton’s ideological heirs, have served as top aides for both the attorney general and Cruz.
Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes
Read full article: Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homesThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has a four-pronged recovery plan: rebuilding homes, supporting mental health, economic recovery, and reviving the area’s quality of life.
Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes
Read full article: Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foesThe third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.
Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps
Read full article: Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new mapsThe leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.
Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff
Read full article: Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoffThe Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.
Ladders, camp evacuation plans, warning sirens: Texas bills aim to improve safety after deadly July floods
Read full article: Ladders, camp evacuation plans, warning sirens: Texas bills aim to improve safety after deadly July floodsA state Senate committee convened Friday to deliberate legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s readiness for natural disasters following the July flooding that killed more than 130 in Central Texas.
Less than one month remains to apply for federal assistance following July flooding, FEMA says
Read full article: Less than one month remains to apply for federal assistance following July flooding, FEMA saysHill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have less than 30 days to request federal help after catastrophic floods pummeled the state last month.
Gray Media and Graham Media Group raise more than $1.1 million for Texas flood relief
Read full article: Gray Media and Graham Media Group raise more than $1.1 million for Texas flood reliefGray Media and Graham Media Group announced Thursday that their joint fundraiser, Together for Texas, has generated more than $1,104,000 for the Central Texas and the Hill Country communities affected by devastating flooding on July 4.
Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy
Read full article: Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economyAs lawmakers continue to debate banning hemp-derived THC, some rural Texans say it helps ease addiction, health concerns and economic woes that hit their communities the hardest.
Texas Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting
Read full article: Texas Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistrictingThe money could be used to cover the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would incur under House rules set to discourage members from absconding after Democrats fled the state in 2021.
San Antonio Spurs joins 40 sport organizations in launch of fund, auction to support Hill Country flood relief
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs joins 40 sport organizations in launch of fund, auction to support Hill Country flood reliefThe San Antonio Spurs announced they are joining 40 local and national professional sport organizations to support flood relief for the Hill County community.
WATCH LIVE: Texas lawmakers meet on flooding, disaster preparedness for first time in special session
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Texas lawmakers meet on flooding, disaster preparedness for first time in special sessionThe joint committee of state legislators assembled by Gov. Greg Abbott to address the flooding in the Hill Country and Central Texas is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, as part of the special session.
KSAT will air Together for Texas benefit concert featuring Lyle Lovett, Gabriel ‘Fluffly’ Iglesias for flood recovery
Read full article: KSAT will air Together for Texas benefit concert featuring Lyle Lovett, Gabriel ‘Fluffly’ Iglesias for flood recoveryKSAT will broadcast the Together for Texas benefit concert, featuring performances by Lyle Lovett and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, to help Texas Hill Country communities recovering from the July 4 floods.
Distribution center in Ingram asks for tool donations to help flood victims rebuild
Read full article: Distribution center in Ingram asks for tool donations to help flood victims rebuildIn the wake of this tragedy, many Texans have generously stepped up to give back to Kerr County and the surrounding areas in various ways, including physical donations, volunteering and monetary contributions.
Kerrville bridge reopens as TxDOT clears flood debris in area
Read full article: Kerrville bridge reopens as TxDOT clears flood debris in areaKSAT visited the Lemos Street Bridge in Kerrville, which was inundated with an estimated 20 to 25 feet of water, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Heavy rain in Kerr County could impact first responder efforts
Read full article: Heavy rain in Kerr County could impact first responder effortsOn Sunday morning, neighbors, first responders and volunteers heard flood warnings and alerts blasting on their phones as heavy rain started to pour down on the Hill Country area.
Candlelight vigil held in Kerrville to honor victims of July 4 flooding
Read full article: Candlelight vigil held in Kerrville to honor victims of July 4 floodingDozens of people gathered Friday night at a growing memorial wall in Kerrville to honor the lives lost in the devastating July 4 floods that tore through the Hill Country and other parts of Central Texas.
Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population
Read full article: Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and populationA study puts the spotlight on Texas as the leading U.S. state by far for flood-related deaths, with more than 1,000 of them from 1959 to 2019.
‘Hard to believe’: President Trump surveys Kerr County flood damage as death toll from July 4 flooding goes beyond 100
Read full article: ‘Hard to believe’: President Trump surveys Kerr County flood damage as death toll from July 4 flooding goes beyond 100President Donald Trump said he has “never seen anything like” the devastation of the floods that ripped through the Hill Country, killing more than 120 people across Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. In Kerr County alone, 96 people have been confirmed dead.
The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in California
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.
Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist
Read full article: Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assistCrews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.
No appointment necessary for flood victims needing replacement driver’s licenses, Kerr Co. Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: No appointment necessary for flood victims needing replacement driver’s licenses, Kerr Co. Sheriff’s Office saysFor those who lost everything in the recent devastating floods in the Hill Country, one thing you might be hoping for is a fast way to replace your State ID or driver’s license.
Flood victims in Hill Country receive free vision care in Kerrville and San Antonio
Read full article: Flood victims in Hill Country receive free vision care in Kerrville and San AntonioFor those who lost their eyewear due to the flooding, two locations are offering assistance to simplify the replacement process.
96 people, including 60 adults and 36 children, are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials say
Read full article: 96 people, including 60 adults and 36 children, are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials sayAs of 8 a.m. on Thursday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead in Kerr County after Hill Country flooding, authorities said.
Emergency blood drive planned in San Antonio to help Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: Emergency blood drive planned in San Antonio to help Hill Country flood victimsThe Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is teaming up with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC) to host an emergency blood drive on Friday in an effort to help the victims of the Hill Country Floods.
President Donald Trump will survey Texas Hill Country flood damage on Friday
Read full article: President Donald Trump will survey Texas Hill Country flood damage on FridayPresident Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to visit the site of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods on Friday.
96 people, including 36 children, dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials say
Read full article: 96 people, including 36 children, dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials sayAs of 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials said.
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
Read full article: Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 floodOfficials in Texas are facing questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed at least 120 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp.
KSAT, KPRC, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation drive
Read full article: KSAT, KPRC, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation driveIn response to the devastating Fourth of July floods across Central Texas, KSAT12, KPRC, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
HUD puts hold on foreclosures for Texans affected by Hill Country floods
Read full article: HUD puts hold on foreclosures for Texans affected by Hill Country floodsThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that foreclosures on Federal Housing Administration-insured single-family mortgages will be placed on hold for 90 days in the Kerr County area due to recent flooding.
Volunteers build comfort kits with the Ecumenical Center for Hill Country families, first responders
Read full article: Volunteers build comfort kits with the Ecumenical Center for Hill Country families, first respondersWhen tragedy hits, people in the South Texas community ask the same thing: what can I do to help? The Ecumenical Center in San Antonio has a good answer.
161 missing, 95 dead in Kerr, Kendall areas following Hill Country floods, Gov. Abbott says
Read full article: 161 missing, 95 dead in Kerr, Kendall areas following Hill Country floods, Gov. Abbott saysIn a news conference Tuesday afternoon in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott said 161 people are still missing following deadly floods in the Hill Country, including five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic.
Pat Green’s little brother, family members missing after Hill Country floods
Read full article: Pat Green’s little brother, family members missing after Hill Country floodsCountry singer Pat Green’s little brother, John, along with his brother’s wife, Julia, and their two children, are missing after the floods in Kerrville.
U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of fraud schemes following deadly Hill Country floods
Read full article: U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of fraud schemes following deadly Hill Country floodsThe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas is warning people of fraud schemes following deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Man uses personal trolley to deliver hot meals to first responders, volunteers in Hill Country devastation
Read full article: Man uses personal trolley to deliver hot meals to first responders, volunteers in Hill Country devastationNormally, Michael McKenzie uses a trolley car to sell ice cream and hot chocolate in the City of Kyle. Now he’s driving that same trolley to deliver hot meals to those in need in the aftermath of the catastrophic July 4 flooding across the Hill Country.
84 dead, including 28 children, in Kerr County floods; 6 found dead in Kendall County, officials say
Read full article: 84 dead, including 28 children, in Kerr County floods; 6 found dead in Kendall County, officials sayAt least 84 people, including 28 children, were killed in Kerr County, and another six were found dead in Kendall County due to flooding, officials said Monday.
Timeline: When the warnings began for Kerr County before catastrophic flooding
Read full article: Timeline: When the warnings began for Kerr County before catastrophic floodingAs families and search crews sift through debris, mangled trees and toppled vehicles in Kerr County after the catastrophic Fourth of July flooding, authorities are facing growing questions about whether enough warnings were issued.
How Bexar County-area law enforcement, rescue officials are helping Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: How Bexar County-area law enforcement, rescue officials are helping Hill Country flood victimsSeveral law enforcement and rescue officials from across Bexar County have mobilized efforts to assist first responders in the Hill Country following severe storms and flooding on July 4.
Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts
Read full article: Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cutsState chapters of the nonprofit group that provide meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington how much of a hit their battered budgets will take.
Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition
Read full article: Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuitionThousands of undocumented students who grew up in Texas now face college tuition costs that are more than twice what other state residents pay.
Man caught with nearly 5,500 Adderall and MDMA pills, 15 guns & 83 pounds of THC in San Marcos home, police say
Read full article: Man caught with nearly 5,500 Adderall and MDMA pills, 15 guns & 83 pounds of THC in San Marcos home, police sayA man is facing charges after a tip led San Marcos officers to cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine and 15 guns inside a house, according to police.
How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery
Read full article: How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas LotteryLottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a courier to sell an $83.5 million jackpot ticket.
“Water is the new oil” as Texas cities square off over aquifer pipeline plans
Read full article: “Water is the new oil” as Texas cities square off over aquifer pipeline plansFast-growing Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.
Republican lawmakers revive effort to give attorney general more power to prosecute election crimes
Read full article: Republican lawmakers revive effort to give attorney general more power to prosecute election crimesCritics fear increased election prosecutions could intimidate voters and local election officials. Attorney General Ken Paxton has long sought more autonomy over election cases.
Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship
Read full article: Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenshipAll 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.
Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in Cleveland
Read full article: Report: WNBA spurns Kevin Durant-backed effort for Austin franchise, targets expansion in ClevelandA team of financiers, including former Texas Longhorns standout Kevin Durant, appear to have fallen short of bringing a WNBA franchise to Central Texas.
Texas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fight
Read full article: Texas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fightThe Texas Senate has proposed injecting a staggering half a billion dollars into film production, as economists and fiscal hawks question the return on investment.
Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. Texas schools want the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.
Read full article: Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. Texas schools want the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.Chronically absent students — those who missed at least 10% of their school days — are more likely to drop out, education advocates say.
Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.
Read full article: Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.
Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
Read full article: Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rightsRecent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.
Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officials
Read full article: Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officialsOfficials at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area closed 2024 with a water warning for the new year, citing ongoing drought and scarcity in Central Texas.
Amid big cat sightings, let’s learn about the species native to South Texas
Read full article: Amid big cat sightings, let’s learn about the species native to South TexasThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a “large” cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.
Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him
Read full article: Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for himA candidate running against the judge accused him of emailing his students at Texas State to vote for him. State law prohibits using public resources for political advertising.