Texas House overwhelmingly passes Teacher Bill of Rights bill
(The Center Square) – The Texas House overwhelmingly passed a Teacher Bill of Rights bill with bipartisan support that includes enhanced penalties for public school students who commit violence or threats of violence. The Senate already passed its version. In response to increased incidents of student misconduct,...
Scam At Texas Mall Now Linked To Massive Cartel Operation
Katy, Texas is a very pleasant bedroom community just west of Houston, and the type of sleepy town where you honestly hope nothing ever happens because you are looking for a peaceful place to raise your family. Recently four men were captured after they were spotted allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in...
Bare-breasted state flag now banned in some Texas classrooms
A Texas school district scrubbed a lesson about the Commonwealth of Virginia from its curriculum, reported Axios on Thursday — because the state flag depicts a woman's bare breast. "Lamar CISD, a school district around 30 minutes from Houston, last fall removed a section about Virginia from its online learning...
16 Suspects Charged in East Texas Methamphetamine Distribution Crackdown
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in East Texas, federal prosecutors have charged sixteen people in connection with a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, as detailed in an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. and reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The indictment, handed down...
Man Shot Dead After Attacking Car with Pickaxe in Austin
A man in Austin, Texas was recently declared dead on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. With the investigation ongoing, more details are being revealed as to how the individual's life was taken. Here are the latest details. How Did The Situation Begin In Texas?. According to KXAN, police were summoned for...
Austin’s 16 best new restaurants battle it out for Tastemakers trophy
The buzz of a new restaurant is part of what makes it so beautiful, so we like to let Austin diners tell us which ones they've been enjoying. Readers will now pick the new Austin restaurant they're most excited about for the Best New Restaurant category of the2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.
Hays County Sheriff’s Office involvement in immigration raid at Dripping Springs prompts community response
Hays County, Texas— A multi-agency operation in Dripping Springs on April 1 resulted in the arrest of 47 individuals, including nine minors, who authorities allege are connected to a Venezuelan transnational gang. The operation involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of...
Man with history of ‘bomb-related charges’ arrested over Austin explosives
Here's what we know about the police detonation from April 16.
A serene sanctuary: Discover Austin’s Remembrance Gardens
AUSTIN, Texas — Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Remembrance Gardens offers a serene sanctuary where nature, memory, and spirituality blend harmoniously. This sacred space provides a tranquil setting for individuals to honor and remember their loved ones. Visitors to Remembrance Gardens can experience...
Texas Missouri will see widespread severe thunderstorm & flash flooding through Easter Weekend
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM TORNADO & LARGE HAIL RISK TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI AS WELL AS PARTS OF KANSAS & ARKANSAS EASTER WEEKEND. METRO AREAS INCLUDE DALLAS TX, OKLAHOMA CITY OK, TULSA OK, SAINT LOUIS MO, KANSAS CITY MO.