Public schools in Texas would have to prominently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting next school year under a bill the Texas Senate approved Thursday.
Senate Bill 1515 by …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/23/23
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Countywide polling locations on Election Day would be banned in Texas under a bill approved by the Texas Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 990, authored by Republican Sen. Bob Hall of Edgewood, …
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By Pooja Salhotra and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
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4/25/23
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The Texas House on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’ safety, including hiring at least one armed security officer at …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/25/23
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The Texas House on Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill that would require digital service providers such as social media platforms to get consent from a parent or guardian before entering into an …
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By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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As legislative leaders quarrel over some of the session’s biggest issues, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has taken to flashing two wads of cash in a series of TV interviews: $1,060 in one hand and $800 …
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By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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In a promising sign for cash-strapped Texas schools, the Texas House on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a school finance bill that would increase the amount of state money that schools get per …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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Journalists and free speech advocates are raising alarms about a bill moving through the Texas Legislature that they worry would make news organizations and regular Texans more susceptible to …
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By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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As the state struggles with retaining teachers, the Texas House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill that would boost training programs for aspiring teachers and offer other incentives with …
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By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune
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4/26/23
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House Republicans narrowly passed legislation Wednesday pairing nearly $4.8 trillion in deficit reduction measures with a debt limit increase into next year — a move they argue …
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By Aidan Quigley, Laura Weiss and Lindsey McPherson, CQ-Roll Call (TNS)
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4/26/23
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Texas lawmakers on Wednesday voted against a bill that would prohibit public school employees from using corporal punishment on students. House Bill 772 received a 58-86 vote in the lower chamber. …
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By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune
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4/27/23
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Ryan Shea didn’t like the view from the stands.The Texas Stars defenseman didn’t miss a game in his four years at Northeastern, so when he was a healthy scratch more often than not in his first …
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/27/23
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In one weekend, Texas baseball went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/27/23
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Hopefully they like their mustard extra spicy in Atlanta.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/27/23
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Josh Wolff doesn’t believe in luck. Ethan Finlay is not superstitious.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/28/23
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SAN ANTONIO — Anwitha Duduka and Dana Kardonik made sure to take nothing for granted this year.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/28/23
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Hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medication, St. David's HealthCare and the Leander Police Department …
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By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer
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4/29/23
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Deuce Vaughn is coming back to Texas.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/29/23
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Of all the players you’d expect to end the Austin FC scoring drought, Emiliano Rigoni had to be at the bottom of the list.
Rodney Redes would probably be the only player below him.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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4/30/23
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It's hard to understate how low turnout and quiet the campaigning has been over Leander ISD's proposed $762 million combined bond package. As of Monday evening, Williamson County had barely over half …
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By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter
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5/2/23
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Round Rock baseball coach John Carter needed just one word to describe his team this season: Driven.
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By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor
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5/2/23
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