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Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
The Texas Tribune
The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.
Federal judges order pause of Egyptian family’s deportation after ICE re-arrested
The Texas Tribune
A federal plane carrying the family to Michigan was reportedly on its way back to Colorado after a Texas federal judge ordered a halt to their deportation following his ruling that the family be released.
Texas agency finds Camp Mystic emergency plan insufficient
The Texas Tribune
The camp has 45 days to revise its plan as it aims to reopen for campers this summer. Other youth camps also had deficiencies to correct in their plans, according to the agency that must review them.
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules
The Texas Tribune
The conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Senate Bill 4, the 2023 law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
North Texas Rep. Pat Fallon running to lead GOP on influential House Oversight Committee
The Texas Tribune
Separately, Amarillo Rep. Ronny Jackson is considering a bid for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee in the next Congress.
How Texans can purchase tax free emergency supplies
The Texas Tribune
From April 25–27, certain emergency supplies are tax-free if their total cost (including shipping and handling) stays below set limits.
Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked
The Texas Tribune
The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped.
Two years after a judge recommended her murder conviction be tossed, Melissa Lucio still waits for freedom
The Texas Tribune
A district judge provided two recommendations to the Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024, but the court’s process provides no details on when it will rule on the death row inmate’s innocence.
Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat
The Texas Tribune
Austin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.
Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say
The Texas Tribune
In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.
Egyptian family of six who have spent 10 months in Dilley’s controversial detention center freed
The Texas Tribune
The family had been detained since June after the father was arrested and charged with attacking mostly Jewish protesters at a Colorado event.
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Extreme Fire Risk Sunday
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Dangerous fire weather is expected to develop across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and eastern New Mexico on Sunday.A Weather Alert Day is in place with an
TxDOT Amarillo 'Know Before You Go' traffic report for upcoming week
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TxDOT Amarillo "Know Before You Go" Report for Week of 4/27/26Monday, April 27Drivers can expect various lane closures on FM 1912 in front of Tyson Foods for pa
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rule
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Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rulesby Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneApril 24, 2026A 2023 Texas law
Women in agriculture take center stage at Amarillo's West Texas Ranch Rodeo
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It’s all about promoting women in Ag at this year’s West Texas Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo on Friday and Saturday.There are women from across the Lone Star State an
Doctors warn stopping GLP-1s often leads to weight regain; some may need long-term use
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GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic can help people lose weight, but experts say they are not a quick fix and lasting results depend on lifestyle changes. S
Multiple bed bug incidents reported on Clarendon CISD campuses since late March
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Clarendon CISD officials say multiple instances of bed bugs have been found on district campuses since late March, prompting increased cleaning, inspections and
Camp Mystic given 45 days to fix emergency plan after state cites key deficiencies
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AUSTIN, Texas – The Camp Mystic emergency plan submitted to the state does not meet compliance with the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act.This is a part of
Confirmed tornado strikes Enid as severe storms sweep across Oklahoma
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The American Red Cross is responding to Enid to provide disaster assistance for those impacted.

Austin - TX - KXAN

Austin FC gets back in win column 2-0 in Copa Tejas clash with Houston
KXAN Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC picked up its first win since March 1, beating Copa Tejas rival Houston 2-0 on Saturday at Q2 Stadium. Austin scored twice in the first half, the opener from Jayden Nelson in the 13th minute, assisted by Facundo Torres and Myrto Uzuni. Nelson's right-footed strike from the left side of [...]
Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired
KXAN Austin
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton's lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were attending the dinner. People immediately dove under their tables to take [...]
Kyle approves applying for vehicle theft grant to expand technology
KXAN Austin
The City of Kyle is seeking grant funding to expand its surveillance technology, a move city leaders say is aimed at preventing vehicle theft and maintaining public safety.
State of Texas: Marijuana reclassification could expand medical research
KXAN Austin
The federal government is easing restrictions on medical marijuana, reclassifying certain cannabis products from a Schedule I drug to a less restrictive Schedule III — a move that could significantly expand research into its health effects.
Austin synagogue vandalized with 'antisemitic graffiti'
KXAN Austin
The synagogue was vandalize with a swastika and the phrase "Death to Israel."
Hot, humid, isolated hit-or-miss strong storms
KXAN Austin
Rain chances are low-end, but an isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible later this evening. -- Meteorologist Tommy House
More Horns to Miami: Dolphins pick Michael Taaffe in 5th round of 2026 NFL Draft
KXAN Austin
The 5-year Texas Longhorns defensive back, who started as a walk-on and worked his way to multiple All-American distinctions, was selected in the fifth round by the Miami Dolphins during the last day of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Austin ISD suspends school closures as it works to gather feedback on district boundaries
KXAN Austin
Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura announced in a letter on Friday that the district will pause additional school closures as it moves toward gathering community feedback on district boundaries.
What is Eeyore's Birthday Party? Looking at the history of one of Austin's oldest events
KXAN Austin
Eeyore's Birthday Party is held on the last Saturday of April each year. Its website describes the celebration as "Austin’s funky version of a city-wide country picnic."
Texas notifies Camp Mystic owners of multiple deficiencies in its proposed emergency plan
KXAN Austin
The Texas Department of State Health Services sent an 11-page letter to the owners of Camp Mystic that notified them of multiple deficiencies in their proposed emergency plan.
US 290 flyovers at I-35 closed this weekend for repairs
KXAN Austin
The flyovers to and from I-35 and US 290 will be closed all weekend, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, April 24th thru 5 a.m. Monday, April 27th.
All of the Texas Longhorns selected in the 2026 NFL Draft
KXAN Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Six Longhorns had their dreams come true in the 2026 NFL Draft, held Thursday-Saturday outside of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Anthony Hill Jr. was the first Longhorn off the board, going to the Tennessee Titans in the second round Friday. That was pretty close to where NFL.com draft analysts projected he'd go. [...]

World News from Wall Street Journal

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

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