Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott spoke out Tuesday, warning parents about cyber safety. He encouraged parents to protect their children from potentially dangerous Web sites they can access on their cell phones.
AG warns about high-tech predators
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott spoke out Tuesday, warning parents about cyber safety. He encouraged parents to protect their children from potentially …
Gov. Perry speaks from Iraq
Mid-morning Monday, Gov. Perry took off on a Department of Defense aircraft to Iraq to visit troops serving overseas but still had time to talk to KXAN Austin …
Texas report unveils dismal numbers
A report released Tuesday unveils some sobering statistics on the well-being of Texas children.
State officials change corridor plan
The Texas Department of Transportation said the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor is dead in its initial form and that plans for the highway network have been …
Gov. Perry ventures to Iraq
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is in Iraq on a trip hosted by the U.S. Defense Department. The governor's office announced Tuesday that he had arrived in Iraq.
Five die after fire in Paris, Texas
The three-alarm blaze broke out around 3 a.m. Monday in the town of Paris, located 100 miles northeast of Dallas.
The battle brews for Texas Speaker of the House, as Rep. Tom Craddick's supporters marshall behind long-time and much-respected Rep. John Smithee (R-Amarillo).
Rep. Joe Straus to be next Speaker
Rep. Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) remained the last man standing in the race for Speaker of the House, all but guaranteeing his election on the floor on Jan. 13.…
After just about an hour behind the closed doors of Rep. Byron Cook's (R-Corsicana) Austin home, the ABC or 'Anybody But Craddick' group of 11 Republicans emerged with a choice …
Texas McDonald's has triplet smiles
Customers at a Texas McDonald?s restaurant are getting more than a double cheeseburger with their order. They are getting a triple dose of smiles and laughter.
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Long-time activist Kocurek dies
Willie Kocurek, a long-time Austin advocate for children, died on Thursday at the age of 98.
John Sharp files to run for Senate
Democrat John Sharp filed documents to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Time Warner and Viacom reach accord
Time Warner and Viacom have reached a financial deal on what are called "carriage fees," avoiding a potential of channels on Time Warner cable's Austin …
New law influences cigarette companies
The new year means new laws go into effect in Texas. One new law in particular aimed at cigarette companies is designed to prevent fires and save lives.
Plane starts with girl, 6, inside
Federal investigators are looking into an accident involving a small plane at an Eastern Texas airfield that injured a 6-year-old girl. Her grandfather started…
Reps organize to oppose Craddick
As of Monday, the tipping point in the Texas House of Representatives has occurred. A majority of House members -- 76 --have committed publicly to vote for …
Divers searching for soldier on leave
Soldier missing after his car was found in a bay. The soldier was on leave at the time.
Missing 15-year-old found
The Amber Alert that was issued on Christmas Eve for Erika Camacho has come to an end. Camacho returned safely on Friday but police are still looking for her …
Technology brings family together
Four generations gather to celebrate Christmas using HD video conferencing.
Troopers may have immigration quotas
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is outraged. The trooper from Houston said he and his colleagues are being forced to fulfill immigration …
Scandal halts funds for future DNA tests
Officials at the Innocence Project of Texas say they plan to complete all scheduled DNA tests but the foundation that funded those tests will be a casualty of …
Texans get away during the holidays
Texans heading out today for the Christmas and New Year's holidays are expected to face crowded airports and busy highways.
Private FEMA information exposed online
A Hurricane Katrina evacuee discovered their personal identity information posted on a public Web site along with more than 16,000 others who evacuated to …
Abuse widespread in polygamist group
Texas child welfare authorities conclude in a new report that nearly two-thirds of the families living at a polygamist group's ranch had children who were …
Texas Stadium finale for the Cowboys
Saturday night marked the end of an era for Texas Stadium. Thousands of fans remained at the stadium after a dissapointing loss to honor the stadium.
Passenger jet goes off Denver runway
A Houston-bound passenger jet veered off a runway while attempting to take off in Denver Saturday night. The Continental Airlines jet had 107 passengers on …
Kirk's mother celebrates appointment
Ron Kirk -- who grew in East Austin and served as the one-time student body president of Reagan High School -- was named today to serve in President Barack …
Politicians fighting to save VA center
The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory was formed with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in veterans.
Court indicts 14 for illegal gambling
A Nueces County Grand Jury today indicted 14 individuals for conducting an illegal gambling operation, engaging in organized criminal activity, and tampering …
Extra screening for Texas schools
A new process, part of a Senate Bill passed during the last legislative session, would require volunteers to go through a name-based criminal history check.
Local emergency workers help Galveston
Christmas is coming early for emergency workers in Galveston. The Volunteer Mobile Emergency Response Unit in Austin is going to the Texas coast to help stock …
Perry takes a jab at the UT Regents
Wednesday, the Governor acknowledged the Lone Star State is starting to feel the effects of the U.S. recession.
Airborne to repay $7 million in costs
Airborne Health Inc. is forced to repay $7 million in attorney's fees and investigative costs after it lost a case brought up by the State of Texas, 31 other …
Homeowners to refinance after rate cut
The Fed is taking other steps to battle the financial crisis and worsening recession. Still, analysts said an upturn in the economy is months away.
UT Regents' retreat draws criticism
A $15,000 retreat for University of Texas System regents is drawing fire from a union representing some workers losing their jobs after Hurricane Ike.
Commission supports TxDOT overhaul
The Sunset Commission, comprised of senators and representatives, voted almost unanimously to support a proposal to overhaul the Texas Department of …
Lead-tainted toys lawsuit lands $12M
Famous toymaker Mattel took a huge hit with just a little over a week left before Christmas.
Letter to Santa reveals disturbing tale
A 55-year-old Pharr man is in the Hidalgo County Jail on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a young child- following a little girl's letter to Santa Claus …
4-year-old tot breaks into Texas store
Texas police responding to a store's burglar alarm found a less-than-hardened criminal inside: He was 4, and playing with the toys.
Six men arrested for illegal deer trade
Games wardens with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department arrested six men last week after a year-long investigation into the black market deer trade in …
Austinite collapses, dies during run
A 29-year-old Austin woman running in the Dallas White Rock Marathon collapsed on Sunday and died, officials said.
TDCJ: 62 cases of contraband smuggling
Prison guards under investigation for smuggling contraband to inmates.
Bush delivers A&M commencement address
In the final commencement address of his presidency, George W. Bush commiserated with graduates of Texas A&M University. To those graduates who are not sure of…
Child ID card initiative pitched
The first three hours when a child is kidnapped can make a difference, and there is a statewide effort to get children in Texas identification cards in case …
UT system has two chancellor finalists
The University of Texas System has two finalists for its open chancellor job.
Protesters disrupt state meeting
Protesters disrupt open meeting of the council of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Bill Patman dies of cancer
Former Texas congressman and state senator Bill Patman has died of stomach cancer. He was 81.
Texans fearing foreclosure scams
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Senator Craig Estes teamed up to form a legislative initiative that will help protect Texas homeowners from …
If old musical instruments are lying around the house, they can be put to good use.
New drivers license rules spark debate
Some state lawmakers along with the American Civil Liberties Union are protesting new drivers license rules put in place by the Department of Public Safety.
Perry responds to license rule changes
"I strongly support the recent DPS rule changes that ensure public safety and national security, and am confident the vast majority of Texans feel the same …
Possible tornado damages Denison
A severe storm moved through North Texas overnight destroying more than 20 homes.
$140,000 House lounge complete
The House lounge now has a $3,400 ice maker, two 42-inch LCD T.V.'s, new carpeting, 19th century brass chandeliers, granite countertops, custom-made cabinets …
Texas House Speaker's race heats up
Critics of House Speaker Tom Craddick are now taking aim at one of his top lieutenants -- House Parliamentarian Terry Keel.
NYC woman disappears after leaving club
25-year-old Laura Garza is vanished from a nightclub in New York last Wednesday. Garza is moved from Texas to Brooklyn about six months ago.
Girl, 10, dies in parade float accident
A young girl resisted the advice of others and jumped out of a truck.
Texas A&M System offers free tuition
The Texas A&M University System has approved a new program that guarantees it will pay tuition for incoming freshmen who maintain a 2.5 grade-point average and…
State schools under fire for abuse
Texas needs to stop admitting new residents to state schools until the system is fixed, the advocates of mentally disabled said today at the Texas Capitol.
Stimulus money could help Texas roads
After President-elect Barack Obama announced his economic stimulus package may include funding for roads, Central Texas commissioners and judges called a …
Texas death sentences hit record low
Texas juries have sent nine people to death row this year. It is the fewest in Texas for one year since the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976 allowed capital …
Investigators: Justice broke the law
Ethics investigators said Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht broke campaign finance laws by not reporting a political contribution from a Texas law firm.
Hutchison files papers to run for Gov.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is hinting at running for Texas governor in 2010 as she filed paperwork and launched a gubernatorial committee.
Noriega's name touted for Obama Cabinet
Texas Rep. Rick Noriega's name is on a list of candidates for President-elect Barack Obama's remaining Cabinet posts.
State agency under scrutiny for abuse
In 2008, at least 114 residents of state schools died. According to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, 53 of those deaths were preventable.
State leaders on guard as economy slows
Gov. Rick Perry and the state comptroller Wednesday warned that the national economic crisis is starting to seep into Texas government.
A Texas man is headed to prison after being caught on tape encouraging two small children to smoke marijuana.
Possible NASA cuts spark alliances
Members of the Texas congressional delegation said they plan to build alliances with other lawmakers as part of a campaign to head off possible deep budget …
Prison security revamp needs fund boost
Heads of the Texas prison system said they feel millions of new dollars is the solution to improve security at all prisons across the state and prevent cell …
President, first lady to move to Dallas
First lady Laura Bush and President George W. Bush will have a house in Dallas after leaving the White House. Mrs. Bush's press secretary said they are buying …
Big-budget films on their way to Texas
A new film company in Austin plans to make big-budget movies in Texas, despite not being given a big tax break.
Texas performs poorly on report card
Wednesday morning a new state report card on higher education was released.
Teen with bullet in head accepts plea
A teenage suspect with a bullet lodged in his forehead, who made headlines two years ago when authorities sought unsuccessfully to remove it for evidence, has …
Car barrels through parade crowd
At least nine people, some of them children, have been injured in an accident at a holiday parade in East Texas.
Barbara Bush discharged from hospital
Former first lady Barbara Bush was released from a hospital Tuesday, a week after she underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer. Former President George H.W. …
Mentally disabled treatment under fire
A Department of Justice investigation into Texas mental institutions has concluded they violate the rights of patients by failing to protect them from harm and…
Red-light camera tickets may be void
A court ruling in Dallas against a red-light camera company could effect the company that operates Austin's red-light cameras.
AG warns about high-tech predators
Gov. Perry speaks from Iraq
Texas report unveils dismal numbers
