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The Houston Housing Authority's efforts to increase affordable housing options for very low-income renters in the city have come under scrutiny following an audit revealing a disconnect between the intended goal and the actual outcomes of tax deals designed...

Texas Appeals Court Halts Order to Pay Prosecution Lawyers in AG Ken Paxton CaseThe ongoing legal battle involving the special prosecutors in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s fraud case has taken another turn with a recent ruling by the...

Challenges Facing Texas LNG Terminals in Legal BattlesTwo major energy projects planned for the Rio Grande Valley faced setbacks last week, as Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG, liquefied natural gas terminals set to be built at the Port...

State Prosecutors Granted Stay in Tampering Case Against Former Sheriff Robert Chody and ProsecutorIn a recent development, a Travis County judge has granted state prosecutors a stay in the tampering trial against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and...

Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, a beloved cinema in North Austin, recently fell victim to a break-in where thieves made off with thousands of dollars' worth of equipment. This unfortunate incident has left the theatre's owner, Josh Frank, grappling...

The 2024 Austin Film Festival is gearing up to introduce some exciting new panels that will undoubtedly captivate film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. From discussions on iconic TV shows like The Last of Us and The Simpsons to...

Exploring the Quirky World of the de la Torre Brothers at McNay Museum ExhibitThe McNay Art Museum's current exhibition at the Stieren Center is a fascinating showcase of the creative talents of brothers Jamex and Einar de la Torre....

In 2021, a court ruling in Texas highlighted the limitations of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office in prosecuting voter fraud cases. Since then, the office's efforts in combating these crimes have slowed down significantly, while the costs associated with...

GM Faces Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Data Collection and SaleGeneral Motors (GM) is facing legal action from the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling private driver information without consent. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, accuses the...

The Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff's Office are currently responding to a situation involving a barricaded subject in East Austin. The incident is taking place in the 4400 block of Airport Boulevard near the intersection of...