Texas Lawmakers Begin Filing Bills for 2025 Legislative Session
Texas lawmakers have begun filing bills for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. In just over two months, these lawmakers will convene in Austin to discuss and potentially pass new laws for the state. Tuesday...
Travis County now provides attorneys for arrested individuals
Travis County, located in Texas, has recently implemented a program to provide attorneys for individuals who have been arrested. This initiative comes after numerous cases where individuals were left without legal representation during their...
Abbott Extends Tuition Freeze at Texas Colleges and Universities until Nov. 15, 2024
In Austin, the school district is facing budget troubles despite a recent increase in property tax rates. Even with an extra $41 million injected into the district, officials are looking to make $90 million...
Westlake Dominates Bi-District Playoff Game Against Vista Ridge
Westlake Chaparrals showcased a dominant performance in their Bi-District playoff game against Vista Ridge. Despite a shaky start in the first half, the team relied on their defense and special teams to maintain a...
Judge Recommends Overturning Melissa Lucio’s Death Row Conviction, Sending Case to Texas High Court
In the recent development in the case of Melissa Lucio, a death row inmate, the trial judge, Arturo Nelson of Cameron County, recommended overturning her conviction and sentence after finding her innocent of her...
Freeze Tuition at Texas Colleges: Gov. Greg Abbott’s Proposal
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that he is standing firm on his decision to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for the next two years. This means that there will be...
Crafting Poems on a Typewriter: Typewriter Rodeo’s Creative Process
Typewriter Rodeo is a unique project that crafts custom poems on various Texas topics. Each week, the team behind Typewriter Rodeo takes on requests and creates beautiful poems like the one above, which was...
Georgetown Residents Urged to Obtain Flood Insurance: New Risk Maps Highlight Need
Georgetown, Texas residents are being strongly advised to consider purchasing flood insurance as soon as possible. The city is raising awareness about potential flooding risks that were not previously covered by FEMA's floodplain maps...
Austin schools face budget cuts despite rise in tax revenue
The 2025 legislative session is approaching, and lawmakers have already introduced numerous bills, one of which focuses on "school choice," supported by Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. This proposal includes Education...
Robert Roberson’s Execution Unstoppable Despite Texas House Subpoena, State Supreme Court Ruling
Robert Roberson's scheduled execution in Texas faced legal challenges from the House of Representatives committee, but the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the committee did not have the authority to stop the execution using...