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Mock funeral mourns death of academic freedom as UT System weighs rule on cutting programs

The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.

500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

College students and professors are protesting with mock funerals across Texas, saying universities are dying from political interference. School officials say they’re responding to shifting needs.

Ken Paxton wanted to limit forum shopping. Now lawyers say he’s improperly seeking favorable courts.

Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.

Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune have identified at least 30 lawsuits filed by the attorney general over the past nine years that have a tenuous connection to the counties in which they were filed.

Rain gives Corpus Christi a small break, delaying projected water crisis by 3 months

Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

Death at SpaceX’s Starbase prompts workplace safety investigation

Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.

TribCast: Where have all the school kids gone?

SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

Our podcast looks into declining public school enrollment and other impacts of the federal immigration crackdown.

$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans

The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.

Randall County man loses home months after wife's death

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

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Amarillo couple starts over after wildfire destroys home weeks after move-in

Five months after losing his wife, Randall County resident Roger Wilson is now facing another devastating loss after the Hungate Fire destroyed the home he live

Damage assessments set to begin once access opens in Bishop Estates after Stinky Fire

An Amarillo couple is starting over after a wildfire destroyed the home they had moved into just three weeks earlier, leaving them with nothing but ashes and th

Amarillo Animal Management launches pet pantry to help owners with basic supplies

On Wednesday, volunteers with organizations looking to help people who were impacted by the Stinky Fire 2,335 acres, had to wait till areas of Bishop Estates we

Caught on Camera: 2 suspects wanted for stealing items from Home Depot in a backpack

Pet owners in Amarillo who are struggling to afford basic supplies for their animals can now get help through a pet pantry at Amarillo Animal Management and Wel

Cornyn campaigns in Amarillo ahead of GOP runoff against Paxton as early voting begins

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is searching for two suspects caught on camera stealing from Home Depot by hiding items in a backpack.According to police, on Tuesday, M

Evacuation disrupted trips as wildfires threatened Palo Duro Canyon during extreme drought

With early voting underway, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made a campaign stop in Amarillo on Tuesday morning as he faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Repub

Panhandle groups collect supplies for wildfire victims in Amarillo, Canyon

Safety is the number one priority for all visitors and staff here at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and that’s why, when there was an outbreak of wildland fires i

H‑E‑B announces closure of Spicewood Springs store in Austin

As wildfires continue to scorch thousands of acres across the Texas Panhandle, multiple organizations are gathering supplies and money to help people who have b

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Austin exterminator warns of swarming 'super termites'

H‑E‑B will close its Spicewood Springs store in Austin on July 31 as its lease ends, with employees relocated and nearby stores supporting customers.

Lehman High School removes varsity baseball coach as bullying investigations progress

A cloud of flying "super termites" may be headed to your home, according to an Austin exterminator.

Sibling of weekend shooting victim speaks as brother recovers; suspected teens also linked to car theft

The district said in an email to parents that Hays CISD superintendent Eric Wright "determined that Lehman High School will benefit from a change in leadership within the baseball program." The job will be posted for hire this week, the district said.

Sweat with purpose: Murph Challenge honors fallen soldiers

Police have arrested three teens in connection with the incidents. Investigators say they’re also linked to a car theft across town.

Man seriously injured at Green Mesquite BBQ after tree falls during storm

The Murph Challenge is one of the most well-known workouts in the CrossFit world and has become a Memorial Day tradition across the U.S. It’s a tribute workout honoring Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy. He was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005. Read about the mission here.

Central Texas dog daycare owner, van driver arrested for animals' deaths

During a storm that rolled through Austin Tuesday night, a tree fell and seriously injured someone at a restaurant in south Austin, first responders confirmed.

Texas may need to pay $826 million annually for SNAP due to One Big Beautiful Bill

The owner and an employee of a Central Texas dog daycare facility are facing charges of animal cruelty from the Hays County Sheriff's Office related to the deaths of two pets in their care, according to arrest records filed this month.

Judge orders release of Austin ISD high school senior from ICE custody

The Texas Legislature may need to set aside $709 million in next year's state budget bill for food aid due to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

A wake low formed in Central Texas last night

A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an Austin Independent School District high school senior from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, court records show. Luis Fernando Cabrera, 18, was pulled over and subsequently detained by immigration authorities in early May.

Affidavits: 17-year-old tied to 12 shootings across Austin in 36 hours

A rare, mesoscale phenomenon impacted parts of Central Texas late last night into the early morning hours Wednesday.

Scattered storms return overnight into Thursday

A 17-year-old is accused of taking part in a violent, fast-moving series of crimes across Austin that investigators say included at least 12 shootings, multiple stolen vehicles, a stolen handgun and gunfire that struck homes, parked cars and fire department property over roughly 36 hours.