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How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color

The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.

Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas

The Supreme Court weakened Section 2, the linchpin of the 1965 civil rights legislation that prohibits diluting the electoral power of voters of color. But the statute’s fingerprints can be seen all over Texas’ maps.

Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds

The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.

Nearly 96,000 students receiving Texas school voucher award notices

The state accounted for more than 3 million of the 13.4 million disconnections that occurred in the U.S. in 2024, the highest total in the country.

“Classic unfunded mandate”: San Antonio school districts reveal costs of new seat belt requirements

Families have until July 15 to opt in to the education savings accounts, or ESAs, which launches next school year.

Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law

Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.

How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. Their mothers blame the government for their loss.

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 and what to know

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked.

Light rain mid-week for the northwest panhandles. Maybe even a few snowflakes in May?

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s Republican nominee.

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Shamrock plans 2-day Route 66 centennial with car show, rodeo and more

Isolated rain chances will return to the northwest Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles in the middle of the week, but what's even more unusual is that a few snowflake

Shamrock advances water upgrade with 13 miles of 16-inch PVC line and new storage tank

The city of Shamrock announced plans for its Route 66 Centennial Celebration next month.Scheduled for June 26 and 27 are a car show & a rodeo, a dance to follow

Amarillo police: 2 AR-style rifles found in connection with deadly apartment shooting

The city of Shamrock is one step closer to being able to provide a higher quality of water to its customers, both in the city of Shamrock and in Wheeler County.

Man arrested after leading Hereford police on chase through golf course

Amarillo police said two AR-style rifles were found connected to the weekend shooting at an apartment complex that left two teenagers dead and 10 others injured

Family identifies 2nd teenager killed in Saturday's shooting an Amarillo apartment complex

On Monday, May 4th,at approximately 11:00 AM, officers from the Hereford Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a tan-colored GMC pickup in th

Funerals announced for Amarillo residents killed in Texas Hill Country plane crash

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Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law

Funerals were announced for four of the five Amarillo residents killed in a plane crash killed in the Texas Hill Country. Their Cessna 421 took off from River

Atwood, Goode go back-to-back in 2nd round of AUSL Draft

Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law

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Lawsuits? Special session? Appeal? Texas camps weigh how to open this summer

Atwood was the No. 7 overall pick by the Carolina Blaze, and Goode is staying in the Austin area as the No. 8 pick by the Texas Volts.

Capitol Context: How polling in this year's Senate race compares to the close 2018 election

As of May 1, nine youth summer camps received a 2026 license from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Another 243 are still working on it.

What do NFL execs think of Arch Manning?

As incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton head to a runoff this month for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate Race, recent polling shows Democrat State Rep. James Talarico leading both of his potential November opponents.

Lake Austin hydrilla could surge again with rain, warm weather

It's the beginning of May, so why not talk about where Texas quarterback Arch Manning may end up in the 2027 NFL Draft?

Texas lefty Dylan Volantis wins another SEC Pitcher of the Week award

Hydrilla spread rapidly across Lake Austin after last summer’s floods, fueled by nutrients and warm water. With recent rain and rising temperatures, experts warn the invasive plant could expand even further.

'Smoke and mirrors': Texans call for transparency on data center water consumption

Volantis was named a Co-Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

In the past years, two data centers have been constructed and a third was approved for zoning in Round Rock on Feb 12.

Hot Tuesday; storm chances creep back by mid-week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through [...]

2-year-old dies in crash, man charged with intoxication manslaughter

Before the rain returns, expect a hot and humid Tuesday. -- Nick Bannin

'It’s hurtful.' South Austin church vandalized again with hateful graffiti

A two-year-old died after a crash Sunday night in south Austin.

Cinco de Mayo 2026: Where to celebrate in Austin

A south Austin church discovered hateful graffiti on its property Sunday morning, marking the second vandalism incident in less than a year for the church.