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Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onionās winning bid for Alex Jonesā Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independence
Read full article: Judge sets date for 9/11 defendants to enter pleas, deepening battle over court's independenceThe U.S. military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has scheduled hearings in early January for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences.
Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tank
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper discovers two migrants hidden in gas tankTwo migrants were found by a Texas trooper last week inside a gas tank along the southwestern Texas border, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.
Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing parents in Kirby, 4 others in Austin found incompetent to stand trialThe trial for Shane James Jr., who is accused of a deadly rampage in San Antonio and Austin in late 2023, is on hold.
News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: News organizations, including KSAT 12, ask Texas court to order release of state police records of Uvalde shootingA group of news organizations, including KSAT 12, asked a Texas appeals court on Wednesday to order the release of state Department of Public Safety records of the law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable ā and whatās being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable ā and whatās being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Texasā high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
Read full article: Texasā high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to know
Read full article: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to knowTwo Texas cities hosted presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Friday as the candidates continue to close out their campaigns in the Nov. 5 election.
Former President Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on Friday
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on FridayAs the 2024 U.S. presidential race heads into the final stretch, the Republican nominee announced Wednesday that he will be in Texas on the same day this week as his Democratic challenger.
Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
Read full article: Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by TexasThe national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Read full article: Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a āpassionate fanbaseā that needs to use ābetter discretionā after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during a loss to No. 1 Georgia.
Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field
Read full article: Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on fieldTexas has apologized after fans littered the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns against No. 5 Georgia was initially wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed the call.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pills
Read full article: Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his wife get abortion pillsA Texas man who sued his ex-wifeās friends for helping her obtain an abortion informed the court that the two sides reached a settlement, forgoing the need for a trial that would have tested his argument that their actions amounted to assisting in a wrongful death.
In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl
Read full article: In their āSEC Eraā: Texas, OU set for first-of-its-kind Red River Rivalry at Cotton BowlThe top-ranked Texas Longhorns are entering the weekend as 14-point favorites, but anything can happen in a rivalry game ā especially in a rivalry game with 119 years of history.
Ewers is on track to return from injury as QB1 for No. 1 Texas against Oklahoma
Read full article: Ewers is on track to return from injury as QB1 for No. 1 Texas against OklahomaTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says Quinn Ewers is on track to return as the starting quarterback for the No. 1 Longhorns this week against rival Oklahoma but will be monitored all week.
CFP Bracket Watch: Texas takes over as top seed, 2 of the 4 first-round games would be SEC matchups
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: Texas takes over as top seed, 2 of the 4 first-round games would be SEC matchupsTexasā return to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 also gave the Longhorns the top seed in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection, which now features two SEC head-to-head meetings in the first round.
Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13
Read full article: Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the programās first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?
Read full article: Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?Council members on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee want the city's state legislative priorities to more explicitly include support for the LGBTQ community.
Hays County ensures voting access for people with disabilities after DOJ investigation
Read full article: Hays County ensures voting access for people with disabilities after DOJ investigationHays County has reached an agreement with the United States after an investigation into providing accessible polling for voters with disabilities.
āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail service
Read full article: āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail serviceBexar County Judge Peter Sakai and San Antonio City Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda rode an Amtrak train from San Antonio to Austin on Monday morning in an effort to promote the importance of improved rail service in the region.
Terry Blackās BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdle
Read full article: Terry Blackās BBQ project on Broadway clears another hurdleAustin-based Terry Blackās BBQ has received a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic and Design Review Commission to build part of its project at 2100 Broadway.
Judge tosses Ken Paxtonās lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyās voter registration effort
Read full article: Judge tosses Ken Paxtonās lawsuit targeting Bexar Countyās voter registration effortThe county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.
Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next game
Read full article: Injured Texas QB Quinn Ewers is questionable to return for the No. 1 Longhorns for next gameTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says injured starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is considered āquestionableā for the No. 1 Longhorns game this week against Louisiana-Monroe.
Spurs players spotted on sideline at DKR Stadium for UT Austin-UTSA football game
Read full article: Spurs players spotted on sideline at DKR Stadium for UT Austin-UTSA football gameSan Antonio Spurs players traveled to Austin on Saturday to attend the Texas Longhorns vs. UTSA Roadrunners football game.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Read full article: Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping GeorgiaTexas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky.
Woman accused in fatal shooting of Sonic manager may be in Austin area, police say
Read full article: Woman accused in fatal shooting of Sonic manager may be in Austin area, police sayA woman accused in the fatal shooting of a Sonic manager in July may be in the Austin area, according to San Antonio police.
Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Read full article: Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hoursTexas isnāt expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
Mayorkas: Texasā immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
Read full article: Mayorkas: Texasā immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorderThe U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the stateās policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
The magic of a sticker: Ex-football player designs new helmet decals for New Braunfels, Canyon football teams
Read full article: The magic of a sticker: Ex-football player designs new helmet decals for New Braunfels, Canyon football teamsNew Braunfels and New Braunfels Canyon went to the same company to get their new helmet decals for the 2024-2025 season.
Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhere
Read full article: Texas sues to stop a rule that shields the medical records of women who seek abortions elsewhereTexas is suing to try to block a federal rule that shields the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to get an abortion where it is legal.
Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers
Read full article: Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgersThe IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency says, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Ewers throws 3 TD passes to help No. 4 Texas roll over Colorado State 52-0 in opener
Read full article: Ewers throws 3 TD passes to help No. 4 Texas roll over Colorado State 52-0 in openerQuinn Ewers passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns and No. 4 Texas rolled past Colorado State 52-0 on Saturday in the opener for both teams.
Suspect in deadly San Antonio-Austin rampage asks to represent himself
Read full article: Suspect in deadly San Antonio-Austin rampage asks to represent himselfA man accused in a deadly shooting spree from San Antonio to Austin appeared for the first time at Travis County Criminal Court to ask a judge if he could represent himself on Friday morning.
A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to Austin
Read full article: A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to AustinWizarding enthusiasts can find a piece of the Forbidden Forest with fall creatures from the āHarry Potterā and āFantastic Beastsā series in Austin.
Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probe
Read full article: Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probeThe Texas Attorney Generalās Office on Tuesday executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of an ongoing investigation into election integrity.
Heading to the Def Leppard & Journey concert? Hereās what to know about parking
Read full article: Heading to the Def Leppard & Journey concert? Hereās what to know about parkingAre you heading to the Def Leppard and Journey show this Friday at the Alamodome? You can now reserve off-site parking ahead of the event to secure your spot or use VIAās Park and Ride to avoid a parking hassle altogether.
Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Read full article: Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shootingThe former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been āscapegoatedā as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss entire college football season with knee injury
Read full article: Texas RB CJ Baxter to miss entire college football season with knee injuryUniversity of Texas running back CJ Baxter is expected to miss the upcoming college football season after suffering a knee injury during practice.
Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery
Read full article: Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgeryTexas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Read full article: 9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chiefMilitary-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinās decision to throw out a plea agreement.
Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Read full article: Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendantsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaidaās 2001 attacks and two other defendants.
Texas Ranger suspended following Uvalde school shooting reinstated by DPS
Read full article: Texas Ranger suspended following Uvalde school shooting reinstated by DPSA member of the Texas Rangers who was suspended following the Uvalde school shooting has been reinstated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
Read full article: Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court winsThree other cities have passed similar measures but the Texas AG and others question whether they can be enforced because of conflicts with state law.
Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane BerylA special committee of the Texas Senate has convened to hear executives from Houston's largest utility provider explain the massive electricity failure that occurred when Hurricane Beryl hit the city on July 8.
5 takeaways from Bidenās Austin visit to mark anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read full article: 5 takeaways from Bidenās Austin visit to mark anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964President Joe Biden visited Austin on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
FBI seeks victim information in sextortion case against Austin man
Read full article: FBI seeks victim information in sextortion case against Austin manTre Von Harris, 19, was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Austin on two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of interstate communication of a threat/extortion.
Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
Read full article: Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projectsAbout $45 million will go to Texas towns with fewer than 1,000 residents ā a boon for municipalities without a viable tax base.
CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes companyās Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes companyās Beryl responseJason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.
U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.
Read full article: U.S Rep. Lloyd Doggett took a political risk by calling on Biden to step aside. It worked.In a Q&A, Doggett, 77, discusses his role in the recent chain of historic events and his feelings about where the party goes from here.
WATCH: DPS K-9 team tracks down murder suspect in brush after 3-hour manhunt in Frio County
Read full article: WATCH: DPS K-9 team tracks down murder suspect in brush after 3-hour manhunt in Frio CountyA Texas Department of Public Safety K-9 Tracking Team arrested a man wanted for murder after a two-mile, three-hour manhunt in Frio County earlier this month.
San Antonio air travelers still feeling impact of global computer system outage
Read full article: San Antonio air travelers still feeling impact of global computer system outageA glitch that affected computers systems worldwide last week is still causing delays and cancellations of some flights. Delta Airlines, for one, says it is still working to get back up to speed.
Award-winning Texas filmmaker lists Austin-based mansion āThe Bond Houseā for $8.9 million
Read full article: Award-winning Texas filmmaker lists Austin-based mansion āThe Bond Houseā for $8.9 millionRobert Rodriguez, an award-winning filmmaker and San Antonio native, has listed his Austin-based mansion for $8.9 million.
President Joe Biden postpones Texas trip in wake of assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Read full article: President Joe Biden postpones Texas trip in wake of assassination attempt on Donald TrumpPresident Joe Biden postponed a planned trip to Texas on Monday in the wake of the apparent assassination attempt of his predecessor, Donald Trump on Saturday.
Texas Gov. Abbott announces approval of disaster assistance for 17 counties after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas Gov. Abbott announces approval of disaster assistance for 17 counties after Hurricane BerylTexas 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 FEMAās individual assistance program.
The Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company over alleged misuse of 'Sabotage' song in ad
Read full article: The Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company over alleged misuse of 'Sabotage' song in adThe Beastie Boys are suing the parent company of Chiliās in a case that accuses the chain restaurant of running an advertisement that used the hip-hop trioās smash hit āSabotageā without permission.
Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Read full article: Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heatThe proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Hereās what it means for Texas.
Read full article: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Hereās what it means for Texas.The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.
Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shootingUvaldeās former school police chief has been booked and released from jail following a grand jury investigation into the police response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion
Read full article: Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billionShares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement.
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
Read full article: Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates.
Texas A&M baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving to coach Texas Longhorns, reports say
Read full article: Texas A&M baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving to coach Texas Longhorns, reports sayAccording to a report by 247 Longhornsā Chip Brown, sources have leaked that Schlossnagle will be leaving to become the new head coach of the Texas Longhorns.
As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable
Read full article: As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainableA new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texasā urban areas.
George Strait show in College Station attracts largest ticketed concert attendance in US history
Read full article: George Strait show in College Station attracts largest ticketed concert attendance in US historyOn top of hit record after hit record, legendary country music artist George Strait can lay claim to another record.