As Texas grows, an affordable housing crisis looms. Here are six things to know.
As the number of people looking for an affordable home in a neighborhood they like continues climbing in Texas, a number of factors — income, job locations, car ownership — can open up a bounty of options or act as barriers that keep Texans in uncomfortable places.
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Texas workers caring for elderly feel “treated like a stepchild” as caseload increases, pay stays the same
Charla Gilliam has her morning routine down pat, complete with her gospel music, Joel Osteen sermons and reading case files for vulnerable older adults and disabled people she needs to see.
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Workers, companies scrutinize revised NAFTA deal
A new trade deal the United States reached earlier this month with Mexico and Canada will tamp down …
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A Texas yard sign depicted a GOP elephant with its trunk up a girl’s skirt. Police seized it.
At some point during Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s testimony last week, Marion Stanford grabbed a piece of …
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Sens. Ted Cruz, John Cornyn vote to advance Brett Kavanaugh nomination
The U.S. Senate — including the two senators from Texas — voted to move forward on the controversial …
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Texas and the feds square off over $33 million in special education funds
After arguing its case in a federal appeals court Wednesday, Texas will soon know whether its decision to …
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"Don't panic": Texas Education Agency sends instructions on police interaction curriculum
“So you’re getting pulled over...” The Texas Education Agency has sent school districts the …
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After another member is accused of sexual misconduct, the Texas Senate takes a wait-and-see approach
For the third time in the last year, a sitting state senator is facing an allegation of sexual …
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Dallas police, DA won't release cop's 911 call, other info related to man's killing
The city of Dallas refuses to release a recording of the 911 call that former Dallas Police Officer …
A mother offers to buy her son's textbooks and pay for a tutor, promising not to reduce her financial support for his education.
Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for governor, swung away at Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in their first and only debate Friday evening ...
Maria, an immigrant from Mexico, spends most of her time tending to her sick husband, Gerardo. After a stroke nearly killed him in 2011 ...
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Those Netflix binges taking up tons of bandwidth
When it comes to who or what is using up all that internet bandwidth out there, Netflix is the biggest of the big, according to a new report from research firm Sandvine, which said Netflix is …
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Cost of family health coverage nears $20,000 in US
BC-HEALTHCARE-COST:MS _ business (800 words) Cost of family health coverage nears $20,000 in US …
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Now a Cat 4, Hurricane Michael could be the strongest storm to ever hit Florida Panhandle
A hard-charging Hurricane Michael strengthened to a ferocious Category 4 storm overnight, with powerful …
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UN Ambassador Nikki Haley resigns, will leave at year's end
The announcement on Tuesday that Nikki Haley soon plans to step down as ambassador to the United Nations …
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Those Netflix binges taking up tons of bandwidth
When it comes to who or what is using up all that internet bandwidth out there, Netflix is the biggest of …
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Trump calls revamped NAFTA a new model of US trade relations
President Donald Trump on Monday lauded the new trade accord with Canada and Mexico as the most …
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US stops issuing visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats unless they are married
The State Department has stopped issuing visas to the same-sex partners of foreign diplomats sent …
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DHS falsely claimed a database tracked separated families, watchdog says
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security was unprepared for the Trump administration's …
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Farm law expires as negotiators remain divided on new bill
The 2014 farm bill expired Sunday, ending dozens of programs and putting others in a holding …
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Report: State Sen. Charles Schwertner retains lawyers, denies sending "any inappropriate texts as alleged"
In the face of a sexual harassment allegation, state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, has hired two Austin attorneys and denied ...
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Report: UT investigating sexual misconduct allegation levied against state Sen. Charles Schwertner
The University of Texas at Austin is looking into an accusation that state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, sent sexually explicit …
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Attorney General Ken Paxton defends Texas law requiring students to stand for Pledge of Allegiance
The morning of Oct. 2, 2017 was not the first time that India Landry, a senior at Windfern High School outside Houston, refused to stand when …
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Texas' violent crime rate increased in 2017, while the number of police per resident shrank
Texas’ violent crime rate inched up slightly in 2017, continuing an upward trajectory that began in 2015.
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Amber Guyger fired from Dallas Police Department after shooting of Botham Jean
Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been fired after the fatal shooting of Botham Jean, an unarmed black man in his apartment.
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Texas farmers on edge as $430 billion farm bill runs up against deadline
Congressional leaders are just days away from a deadline to work out a compromise on a massive farm bill or risk a lapse in funding for crucial …
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Texas’ Teacher Retirement System will not raise health premiums for retired teachers
After exploring the idea and stirring worries and warnings from retired teachers and elected officials, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas …
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Cruz-O'Rourke debate punctuated by clashes on immigrants, Kavanaugh, NFL protests
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke engaged in a fierce clash Friday night, exposing deep rifts — and a clear choice for Texas voters over …
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Land Commissioner George P. Bush fighting with a Texas education board over allocations to fund schools
A fight is brewing between Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Republicans on the State Board of Education over investment funds they …
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