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Judge recommends medical parole for inmate who had been on Texas death row for 47 years

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar sought to bar the Trump administration from using federal funds to build border barriers in the national park, which is rarely traversed by migrants.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

Clarence Curtis Jordan, who is intellectually disabled and had no legal representation for decades, was resentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

East Texas county judge urges state lawmakers to help locals combat data center proliferation

Texas’ charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

Indian group targeted by Trump scored policy wins after backing Texas firm tied to president’s son

A proposed data center in Angelina County will occupy more than 1,000 acres outside of Lufkin. The county judge says there's nothing he can do to stop it.

Government watchdog says Texas detention center wasted up to $11.5 million before detainees arrived

New details of the $100 million investment into America First Refining by one of the richest men in Asia reveal the role Donald Trump Jr. has played.

TribCast: How big of a threat is screwworm?

A U.S. General Accounting Office report found a host of problems at El Paso’s Camp East Montana, including a contractor losing a loaded gun on the property after it opened.

New pro-Talarico super PAC wants to give GOP voters “permission to defect”

In this week’s episode, the TribCast team talks to Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M’s entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association about the arrival of screwworm in Texas.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation

Moment of Truth PAC, launched by a bipartisan group of campaign operatives, is aiming to spend a staggering $62 million. Much of it would be used to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

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Dangerous heat, severe storm threat target Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles

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Amarillo Civic Center unveils $167,000 basketball court, eyes bookings to offset cost

Dangerous heat and severe storms are possible across the central and eastern Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Hereford EDC boosts inclusive playground funding request from $250K to up to $3M

Nearly 60 years after it opened, the Amarillo Civic Center has a new $167,000 basketball court, and city leaders say there is already strong interest in booking

Motorcyclist killed, 2 people injured in crash on Hughes overpass

A request for $250,000 by the city of Herford to use for installing All-Inclusive playground equipment at one of its new parks, came back with approval for up t

Tucumcari drug bust yields fentanyl, meth, heroin and nearly $79,000 in cash, police say

One motorcyclist was killed and two more people were injured after a crash on Monday on the Hughes overpass.According to Amarillo police, two motorcycles were t

Dumas police urge residents to stay alert after string of vehicle burglaries

A nine-month narcotics investigation culminated Monday with the execution of six search warrants in Tucumcari, resulting in the seizure of suspected drugs, fire

Route 66 Centennial spans Texas Panhandle; Vega museum touts 3,000-pound branding iron

Dumas police are asking residents to stay alert after a string of vehicle burglaries reported across the city, warning there may be victims who do not yet reali

8 displaced after early morning fire at north Austin apartment complex

Events commemorating the Route 66 Centennial are underway across the Texas Panhandle.“It’s crazy, it’s totally different than in England, it totally different i

Austin - TX - KXAN

Hot & humid, isolated showers this afternoon

A fire early Wednesday morning left a dozen apartment units uninhabitable and displaced several residents in north Austin.

Austin Police Chief to hold presser on in-custody death, release materials

Near-normal high temperatures continue in Central Texas, with heat indices in the triple-digits during the afternoon hours. — Meteorologist Tommy House

Kristen's Classroom: Heat safety

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will hold a news conference Wednesday to provide additional details surrounding an in-custody death that occurred Saturday.

Austin workers turn rockstars at annual Corporate Battle of the Bands

Extreme heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in our country... and as we creep further into summer, it's important to know the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

From co-workers by day to rockstars at night, the Corporate Battle of the Bands returns Wednesday, June 10.

Travis County judge to decide Camp Mystic motions for arbitration in wrongful death cases

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday in a case that drew wide attention beyond the booming Dallas suburb where they were students. A jury rejected Karmelo [...]

Hays County commissioners reject Hays Commons development agreement

A hearing Wednesday could determine whether Camp Mystic will be allowed to resolve lawsuits against the camp through private arbitration instead of in a public courtroom.

Williamson County approves sending bodies to Fort Bend for autopsies

The Hays County commissioners rejected Hays Commons development agreement after hours of public opposition.

MAP: Where have New World screwworm cases been reported in Texas?

This move comes as concerns grow over the lack of medical examiner offices across Texas, an issue KXAN has extensively reported on through its “A Hanging on Backbone Creek” investigation.

Attorney for former APD commander says charges 'make no sense'

KXAN is keeping track of the number of New World screwworm (NWS) cases across Texas.

Hays County delays vote to slow data center growth, high-water-use projects

A former Austin police commander charged with sexual assault and official oppression was granted a $10,000 bond Tuesday, and ordered to stay away from the alleged victim and not be in possession of firearms.