Arrested Cedar Park Middle School Student Linked to Hoax Threat
A student from Cedar Park Middle School in Texas was taken into custody by the Cedar Park Police Department on Friday in connection with a school threat. The police department had been looking into...
Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years on PBS – Texas Standard Oct. 17, 2024
Texas Standard reported on various important stories on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.An East Texas man named Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter in 2002, a crime...
Don’t Miss the Deadline: How to Apply for Vote by Mail
Early voting for the November election will start on Monday, and if you plan to vote by mail, make sure to apply for a mail-in ballot before the deadline on Oct. 25. In Texas,...
Latino Voters in North Texas Prioritize Economy in Upcoming Elections
KERA News recently spoke with Latino voters in North Texas to understand their priorities as they gear up for the upcoming elections. The main issue that seems to be driving their voting decisions is...
Far-Right Republican’s Local Governing Playbook in Texas’ Largest Purple County
Tim O'Hare, a far-right Republican figure, has been making waves in Tarrant County, Texas, with his controversial policies and actions. Over the years, O'Hare has risen to power, starting as a City Council member...
Lawsuit: Ken Paxton vs. Dallas Pediatrician for Teen Hormone Treatments
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed a lawsuit against a Dallas pediatrician, May Lau, for allegedly violating state law by providing gender-transitioning treatments to 21 teenage patients. The lawsuit is based on Senate...
South Texas Residents Still Under Boil Water Notice
South Texas Residents Still Under Boil Water NoticeIn South Texas' Webb County, a boil-water notice has been extended due to ongoing bacteria presence in the water supply. The notice was first issued on October...
Lawsuit: AG Ken Paxton Sues North Texas Doctor Over Gender-Affirming Care
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas doctor, Dr. May Lau, for allegedly providing gender-affirming care to nearly two dozen patients after the state’s ban took effect last September....
Robert Roberson’s Execution Halted by Judge in Texas
An unusual legal move has bought more time for a Texas man who was set to be executed this evening. A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson, stating he...
Mirasol Springs Water Line Decision Delayed Due to Opposition – What’s Next?
The decision regarding the construction of a new water service line for the Mirasol Springs development in Bee Cave, Texas, has been postponed until November 18th, following a board meeting of the West Travis...