Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Texas isnโt expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
State Fair of Texas is sued by state's Republican AG over new rule banning guns on premises
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a ban on firearms at the sprawling State Fair of Texas, one of the stateโs biggest annual celebrations.
Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to lower housing costs, says state comptroller
Texas needs hundreds of thousands more homes than it has, per one estimate. That shortage has driven up home prices and rents.
How changes to driverโs license policies could impact transgender Texans
Transgender Texans are facing a new hurdle as their driverโs licenses can no longer be changed to align with their gender identity.
Transgender Texans blocked from changing their sex on their driverโs license
The Texas Department of Public Safety rule change surfaced in an internal email that also asks driver license staff to compile the names of people seeking a gender marker change.
Hereโs how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.
Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans
The NFLโs exhibition opener was stopped with 3:31 left in the third quarter and was called off after a 36-minute delay.
In Texas, violating campaign ethics laws rarely yields repercussions. The attorney generalโs office is to blame.
The number of fines for breaking state campaign ethics laws has exploded in recent years as Ken Paxtonโs office rarely pursues stricter enforcement.
Texans legend Andre Johnson receives Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket
Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson received his jacket ahead of becoming the first Texans player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz will be among the Texas Republicans who will address the Republican National Convention beginning Monday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced Saturday.
Texas Gov. Abbott announces approval of disaster assistance for 17 counties after Hurricane Beryl
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the United States government has updated its major disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 17 counties, eligible for FEMAโs individual assistance program.
Beryl power outage updates: More than 98,000 Texas electricity customers remain without power a week after Beryl
Tens of thousands of households and businesses arenโt expected to have electricity for most of this week.
San Antonio, Bexar County leaders actively preparing for hurricane season, feel ready
Bexar County and San Antonio leaders have been preparing for hurricane season while acknowledging the cityโs pivotal role as a key evacuation center during emergencies.
Texas to begin construction this year on seven new psychiatric hospital projects
The construction begins after lawmakers have allocated $2.5 billion to modernize and increase access to inpatient psychiatric care in Texas.
Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts
The prediction by ERCOT reflects a new way of counting future demand and a spike in requests to connect to the grid from large power users.
State rejects health insurers' pleas to halt plan that will shake up coverage for 1.8 million Texans
Affected Texans who receive Medicaid coverage would be shifted to new insurers next year if the state health and human services agency sticks to its plan. Itโs now up to the executive commissioner to make a final decision.
KSAT & AARP to host discussion on the future of Social Security June 5 at 11 a.m.
You can attend the event in person, or KSAT will stream the event live on all digital platforms. It will also broadcast on KSAT 12 on June 19 at 7 p.m. Submit your questions now.
Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans
The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit childrenโs hospitals.
Emergency prep supplies will be tax-free in Texas from April 27-29
To help Texans prepare for weather events like hurricanes and violent spring storms, the state will have a sales tax holiday on essential items like generators, flashlights and first aid kits.
โInside will be your safest betโ: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during the eclipse
Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Mondayโs solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions.
Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase near the border
Authorities said the 26-year-old turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled from police in Kinney County.
Republicansโ budding interest in Texasโ housing crisis could create strange political bedfellows
Republican lawmakers may try to force Texas cities to allow greater housing density as the state faces a housing crunch.
Caring for Caregivers: What family caregivers sacrifice and need the most
There are 3.5 million Texans who are caregivers for a sick or elderly family member, and many of them feel alone. Solutionaries is showing how many things these caregivers have in common, and revealing the many resources already out there. The caregivers themselves explain what more needs to be done.
Pornhub suspends site in Texas due to stateโs age-verification law
Legal experts say a 5th Circuit decision to uphold part of a Texas law regulating adult entertainment websites conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court precedent regarding minorsโ access to obscene material online.
Houston Texans and punter Tommy Townsend have agreed on a two-year, $6 million deal, AP source says
A person familiar with the contract says the Houston Texans and punter Tommy Townsend have agreed on a two-year, $6 million deal.
With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering
Texasโ fertility rose after new abortion restrictions, raising concerns that special education and specialized health care will be stretched even thinner.
Many homes burned in the Texas wildfires werenโt insured, creating a steep path to recovery
Rural Texans are more than twice as likely to go without homeowners insurance than their urban peers.
Rural housing programs serve Texasโ elderly and disabled. This federal bill could make the process easier.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett introduced House Bill 7412 to fix administrative issues that have created hurdles for some in rural communities.
Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families
The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
Legal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply arenโt enough lawyers to keep up with the sheer volume of eviction filings.
Once hesitant, Texas Republicans have united behind Donald Trump again
While polls once showed Trump and DeSantis tied in Texas, they now suggest the primary is all but over here. Trump leads Nikki Haley by a landslide.
Texasโ oil and gas production surges even as federal government clamps down on environmental regulations
Crude oil and natural gas extraction in Texas reached record levels in 2023, according to the industryโs annual report.
Texas State Parks break New Yearโs Day attendance records
Texas State Parks is celebrating the start of 2024 with its highest New Yearโs Day participation numbers and more events, participants and miles hiked of any state.
What are the most important issues for you in 2024? We want to answer your questions
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ERCOT president, CEO: Conservation, preparation reasons why grid held firm during freezing temps this week
Pablo Vegas, president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said preparation and planning were among the reasons the grid held firm.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity, expects โtight grid conditionsโ due to freezing temperatures
ERCOT is requesting safe conservation efforts on Tuesday morning from 6-9 a.m.
Texans with smaller student loans could see federal debt canceled as soon as February
Texas borrowers enrolled in the SAVE loan repayment program will have their debt canceled if they took out $12,000 or less and have been repaying for at least 10 years.
Rookie C.J. Stroud to lead the Texans against playoff-tested Joe Flacco and the Browns
The Texans (10-7) return to playoffs for the first time since 2019 when they host Cleveland (11-6) in the wild-card round on Saturday.
Homelessness in Texas on the rise amid high housing costs, federal estimates show
Homelessness rose last year across nearly every demographic group, but strides were made to connect people with new housing.
Stroud has 213 yards and TD as Texans improve playoff hopes with 26-3 win over Titans
C.J. Stroud's stellar play has the Texans a win away from reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2019 after a 26-3 victory over Tennessee on Sunday.
Texans grapple with numerous challenges, yet many are actively seeking solutions
Across the state, people are looking for ways to make Texas a better place to live as they tackle hunger, rural โbrain drain,โ health care obstacles and other impediments.
Amari Cooper has franchise-record 265 yards receiving to lead Browns to 36-22 win over Texans
Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to move the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff berth with a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans.
Texasโ statewide poverty rate declines, but several rural counties see increase in poor residents
An influx of highly educated people from other states helped shift the stateโs economic fortune. But in many parts of Texas, residents are struggling as jobs dry up.
Nearly 1.7 million Texans lose Medicaid as state nears end of โunwindingโ
Texas has booted the most people from Medicaid of any state in the country. A majority of those removed lost their health insurance coverage because of procedural reasons.
Year after year, most Texas police departments report zero hate crimes. Hereโs why.
A Texas Tribune analysis of hate crime data found that 82% of Texas law enforcement agencies that report to the FBI tracked no hate crimes last year. However, one suburban North Texas police agency is creating a new model of collecting hate crime data.
The field for the Texas primary election is set โ hereโs what to watch for
With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.
As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.
Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion
Zach Wilson threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes in his return from a two-game benching, New York shut down C.
More than 765,000 older Texans are struggling to cover housing costs
A new Harvard University study found an increase in the number of Texas households headed by people 65 or older spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Advocates say keeping older adults housed will require substantial public investment and reforms.
Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win
Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans.
Texans host Jaguars with first place in AFC South up for grabs
Itโs been two months, but the Jacksonville Jaguars are still thinking about their lopsided defeat in the first meeting with the Houston Texans this season as they prepare to play them again.
C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 21-16 win over Cardinals despite throwing season-high 3 interceptions
The Houston Texans overcame his season-high three interceptions to beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-16 on Sunday.
Houstonโs Denzel Perryman has been suspended 3 games for repeatedly violating player safety rules
Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for three games for repeatedly violating player safety rules during Sundayโs win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
โPeople arenโt thinking about usโ: How new ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates impacts medically-vulnerable Texans
The ban applies to all private businesses, including health care facilities like hospitals, which can jeopardize the health of those with compromised immune systems or other underlying conditions.
Texas voters reject proposal to increase judgesโ retirement ages
Texans soundly defeated a constitutional amendment that would have let judges stay on the bench longer. Proposition 13 would have increased the minimum retirement age from 70 to 75 and the mandatory retirement age from 75 to 79.
Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7
At stake in next weekโs constitutional amendment election is $13 billion in infrastructure spending. Supporters say itโs an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime investment.
A public health response helped reduce fatal car wrecks in Texas. Can it do the same for gun deaths?
For the first time in a generation, Texans were more likely to die of gunshot wounds than car crashes in 2021. Experts worry a lack of research on the issue has hampered the search for solutions.
Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan Slaton
The far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas House, the first major test of its influence since its then-leader was spotted meeting with a prominent white supremacist.
New generation of drones may provide major breakthrough for organ transplant patients
Drones could provide a revolutionary impact in healthcare by tackling transportation challenges and advancing rural healthcare.
MONDAY HUDDLE: How top picks Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud compare heading into head-to-head matchup
3 key takeaways from the stateโs football scene -- and a glimpse at whatโs to come next week.
U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington, Roger Williams decline House speaker bid
Only one Texan, Rep. Pete Sessions, remains in the race for House Speaker. Republicans will hear from the candidates Monday night as they try to fill the job following U.S. Rep. Jim Jordanโs failure to win a majority.
Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona
The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida.
Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote
Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.
In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green
The city approved a plan in 2020 to shut the Fayette Power Project plant with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions. But political, economic and technological forces have gotten in the way.
Desmond Ridder answers critics, Younghoe Koo kicks last-second field goal, Falcons edge Texans 21-19
Desmond Ridder passed and ran for touchdowns, Younghoe Koo kicked a go-ahead 37-yard field goal as time expired, and the Atlanta Falcons snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-19.
โAn understaffed and broken systemโ: 900,000 Texans have lost Medicaid as others struggle to access SNAP benefits
Texas Democrats in Congress are urging the federal government to audit the stateโs Medicaid eligibility system