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Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown

More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white.

Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow

As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.

Texas families could lose at-home nursing under stricter Medicaid rule

Local officials said the public was not put in any danger and the attempts were reported to federal authorities.

Texas House Republicans split over whether to send Ukraine aid

Some children who receive private duty nursing, a more continuous type of medical care in their homes, could lose their ability to live at home if an HHSC rule change goes into effect.

Mayra Flores raises twice as much as U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in bid to unseat him this November

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding that Congress pass a bill securing the southern border before considering the foreign aid package.

Texas investigating Guard member after border shooting incident

National Republicans are investing heavily in Flores’ bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas.

South Texas farmers are in peril as the Rio Grande Valley runs dry — again

News reports cite a Border Patrol bulletin that said an Indiana Guard member wounded a migrant who was stabbing another migrant at the border in El Paso.

Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans

With the hottest days still ahead, local leaders have declared emergencies. And farmers are lobbying for the U.S. government to pressure Mexico to release water.

Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial

The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals.

Texas AG Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the “least legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.”

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Congressman Frank Lucas honors memory of OKC bombing victims

TX appeals court ruled AG Ken Paxton can face state bar discipline for his failed lawsuit to overturn 2020 election, which the bar says made false fraud claims.

Learning the history of the Oklahoma City bombing 29 years later

Congressman Frank Lucas released the following statement on the 29th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City:“Every

Victim suffers life threatening injuries during shooting at home on North Georgia Street

April 19 marks the 29th anniversery of one of the largest tragedies to not only hit the state, but the entire nation.The story of what happened in the okc bombi

WT College of Engineering and PACE offering free aid to help apply for energy grants

Amarillo Police responded to a drive-by shooting incident at 309 North Georgia Street early this morning, prompted by a distress call reporting shots fired at

Dr. Ben Carson visits Amarillo as featured speaker for Power of the Purse luncheon

The West Texas A&M University College of Engineering won a $250,000 Rural Energy America Program, or REAP, grant to help area ag producers and small businesses

Region 16 Education Center hosts esports invitational for scholarships, job prospects

DOCTOR BEN CARSON, FORMER NEUROSURGEON AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION VISITED AMARILLO TODAY

Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum hosts 2024 remembrance ceremony Friday

Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo is preparing to host its annual Esports Invitational this Saturday.Area high school and junior high school stude

Where is the City of Austin spending its federal pandemic money?

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum is set to host the 2024 remembrance ceremony Friday morning.

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Pflugerville ISD approves salary raises, sets new minimum wage for employees

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes asked for more detailed updates on ARPA funding moving forward.

Terry Black's Barbecue opens new location in Waco

The Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for the upcoming school year.

Flood risk, severe threat Saturday evening

It's the company's fourth restaurant location.

Tesla recalls new Cybertrucks over accelerator hazard

Little rain is expected Friday but this weekend will bring more rain and some thunderstorms back to Central Texas.

DA: No charges filed against man accused of murder

The issue can cause "the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash."

New program makes transfers from Austin Community College to Texas State easy

The Travis County District Attorney’s office chose not to file charges against a man accused of murder, according to court documents dated April 4.

Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule

Under a new program, Austin Community College students will get the chance to transfer seamlessly to Texas State, saving them time and money.

1 person injured, 1 taken into custody after shooting in south Austin Thursday

The CDC issued a health advisory warning after increase in cases of invasive meningitis.

What's needed to make a diversion center successful?

The Austin Police Department said officers were carrying out a warrant in the 2300 block of Wirtz Avenue Thursday when an unrelated shooting happened around 1:48 p.m. in the area.

Amid illegal dumping cleanup, Austin data shows thousands of complaints citywide

Law enforcement, prosecutors and elected officials keep pointing to the creation of a diversion center as a solution to address crime related to mental health and homelessness.

Austin OKs nearly $23M contract to build new bridge over Lady Bird Lake

Illegal dumping in East Austin is something conservationists say they’ve been concerned about for years. KXAN first told you about the problem earlier this month. Now, the city is in the process of cleaning up the area, but says dumping takes place city-wide. Kxan Investigator Mike Rush examines city records to see how often Austin gets dumping complaints.