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Texas voters can face confusion as political parties run primary as they wish

Nazeer Paktyawal, a 41-year-old who fought with the U.S. military in Afghanistan, died in a Dallas ICE facility soon after his arrest in March. His family still doesn’t know what caused his death.

U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas to redraw political maps

Local GOP and Democratic county leaders have control, taxpayers foot the bill and voters have little recourse. But lawmakers are unlikely to change how Texas’ primary elections work.

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead letter.”

Texas inmate James Broadnax faces Thursday execution amid final appeal arguing he wasn’t the shooter

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

Corpus Christi delays action on plan to cut water use by 25% if emergency is declared

The death row inmate has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution, pointing to a codefendant’s confession in the shooting death of two people.

Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis

A Level 1 emergency, which could arrive in September, would limit households to 5,250 gallons a month under proposed restrictions. About 30% of residential customers use more.

Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him

Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.

Camp Mystic director apologizes to families of campers, counselors who died in flood

José Contreras Diaz, 30, was arrested earlier this year during an immigration-related appointment and missed his son’s birth. He was deported to Honduras, the country he left when he was 8.

Talarico leads both Cornyn, Paxton in new polls of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

Parents confronted the Eastlands in an emotional hearing Tuesday over the camp’s failure to protect the children it was entrusted to care for.

Amarillo 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' event raises sexual assault awareness

The Austin Democrat, who won his party’s nomination in March, led Cornyn and Paxton in two successive polls, though he did not crack 50%.

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Preliminary push begins to revive Borger Hotel as part of downtown revitalization

The click of high heels echoed through downtown Amarillo as participants took to the streets to show support for survivors and raise awareness during Sexual Ass

Man accused of firing 42 shots at Amarillo home makes initial appearance in federal court

After years of inactivity, preliminary efforts are underway to bring back to life a building in Borger, rich with history.“A downtown for a small rural communit

Exclusive Video: Teen who planned 4th of July terror attack officially pleads guilty

The suspect accused of firing 42 shots at an Amarillo home after being kicked out of a party made his initial appearance in federal court.Azaiah Zuniga-Valle, 2

Texas inmate James Broadnax faces Thursday execution amid final appeal

The teenager who planned a 4th of July terror attack in Canyon was in federal court Wednesday.Only ABC 7 News was there as Kevin Alexander Hunt arrived at the J

U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Texas

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Texas GOP Rep. Brandon Gill presses pro-choice advocate on 'favorite' abortion method

The U.S. Supreme Court weakened but did not eliminate a key provision of the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, making it harder to bring voter discrimination clai

7 dogs killed in house fire aided by 50-plus mph wind gusts

Texas GOP Rep. Brandon Gill pressed a pro-choice advocate on her favorite abortion method during aHouse Judiciary subcommittee hearing.

Former Round Rock High orchestra teacher arrested in child sexual assault case

Seven dogs were killed in a house fire that was aided by strong wind gusts.According to The Eastern New Mexico News, firefighters were called around 2 p.m. Sund

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Future of Texas hemp uncertain in THC fight: 'We're all still very anxious and nervous'

Round Rock police arrested a former orchestra teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student off campus while employed at Round Rock High School.

Lammes Candies family talks closure, legacy they hope to leave behind

The Texas Hemp industry is seeking a temporary injunction against new Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rules, which they claim will shutter the industry, with the decision resting in the hands of a Travis County District Court Judge .

Gift card tampering ring busted in Hays County, millions in consumer loss prevented

Lammes Candies has been a favorite spot for many over the years, serving up the iconic "Texas Chewie Pecan Praline" or "Longhorns".

November trial planned in 2023 shooting spree case

State investigators say three suspects are now facing felony charges after authorities recovered more than 11,563 compromised gift cards, preventing an estimated $5,699,650 in potential losses to consumers.

Fight leads to shooting outside of Sam's BBQ, affidavit says

Shane James, the man facing multiple capital murder charges connected to a 2023 Central Texas shooting and killing spree, expects a jury trial in November, according to his defense attorney Russell Hunt, who said he is still considering an insanity defense.

Meow Wolf co-founder bringing 'immersive art' bathhouse to Austin next summer

A fight outside of Sam’s BBQ on Sunday led to the shooting that left six people injured, according to an arrest affidavit.

Supreme Court rules on Voting Rights Act, striking down Louisiana map

Meow Wolf co-founder Corvas Brinkerhoff is taking the immersive art aspect of Meow Wolf and combining it with the ancient tradition of the bathhouse to open Submersive, which is described as a "pioneering immersive wellness concept redefining the ancient art of bathing."

Austin's growing AI scene fuels debate: innovation or regulation?

The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district an unconstitutional racial gerrymander on Wednesday, a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that weakens a central provision of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s legal saga thrust the state into the center of conservatives’ push to curtail Section 2 of the landmark voting law, which has [...]

Periods of heavy rain and storms Thursday and Friday

Austin's contributions to the AI and tech industry are launching the United States into global dominance with AI. It sparks questions about how to balance innovation with regulation on a national level.

City of Austin push for new driverless vehicle legislation

Scattered showers and storms are more likely at times tomorrow with higher rain coverage than what we saw on Wednesday. -- Nick Bannin

Austin logged hundreds of issues with driverless cars. The agency only issued 9 tickets

Austin leaders plan to ask state lawmakers to pass new rules for autonomous vehicles driving on Texas roads. The city's legislative recommendations, including higher fees for safety violations and a new digital system for law enforcement to ticket AVs, were sparked in part by videos and reports of a Waymo blocking first responders after a 6th Street mass shooting in March.