Race for Austin mayor: Kirk Watson
Watson previously served as the city’s 48th Mayor in the late '90s and he says that experience and legacy is one of the reasons...
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Race for Austin mayor: Celia Israel
Israel says the city’s housing crisis is at the top of the list and is the main reason she’s running.
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday.
Both sides see high stakes in gay rights Supreme Court case
Both sides have described for the court what lawyers sometimes call “a parade of horribles” that could result if the ruling doesn't go their...
"Schools must get back to fundamentals & stop pushing woke agendas," Abbott said in the tweet. "We will pass laws to get it done."
In after-hours notice, Gov. Greg Abbott announces another leadership change for the Department of Family and Protective Services
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Stephanie Muth will take over the top post in the new year.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Biden’s deportation policy
Republican states have sued the administration in an attempt to limit the discretion an officer has in deciding whom to deport.
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
“Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy,” Biden said in a statement.
Trump had dinner last Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago club with Kanye West, now known as Ye, and Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist with a...
Cochise County refuses to certify election
Republican officials in Cochise County refused Monday to certify the 2022 election ahead of the deadline.
What Chick-fil-A and H-E-B can teach Texas about running elections
Former clerk says efficiency is key when serving millions of people in a short amount of time.
Prince William to visit the US for climate event
William and his wife, Catherine, will travel to Boston on Wednesday for three days of public engagements before announcing the prize winners on Friday.
The black-tie dinner for Macron will be part of what is shaping up to be a busy social season at the White House.
Iran's political turmoil has cast a shadow over Iran's matches at the World Cup, spurring tension between those protesters and supporters of the government.
Crowd angered by lockdowns calls for China’s Xi to step down
Protests against China's strict "zero-COVID" policies resurfaced in Shanghai and Beijing on Sunday afternoon, the latest in a series of demonstrations.
Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024
Fears of aggressive poll watchers or conservative groups trying to intimidate votes didn't materialize on Election Day despite anxiety about possible disruptions.
Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny
The team at the World Cup refused to sing the national anthem before their match against England in apparent support for protests at home.
Russian lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill
Russian lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.
This Polarizing West Texas Mexican Restaurant Is More Confident Than Ever in Its Purpose
From hosting drag shows to feeding political campaigns, the Local in Abilene has been mired in some controversy, but it remains focused on serving...
Plano native first Collin County Democrat elected to Texas House in decades
Mihaela Plesa says knocking on 10,000 doors helped her connect with voters in the Republican county.