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Anne Heche's hospitalization after a car crash divides social media

The 53-year-old, who first rose to fame on the soap opera Another World, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when she crashed into two homes.

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High-speed chases endanger lives of migrants and area residents in South Texas

Along the border, high speed car chases where migrants are injured or killed are now commonplace.

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Ten miners trapped underground in Mexico; advocates say there was ‘clear...

Efforts continued this weekend to rescue ten miners trapped underground in the El Pinabete coal mine, 70 miles southwest of Eagle Pass in Sabinas, Coahuila in Mexico.

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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints officer indicted for misconduct during George Floyd...

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd.

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1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970s and early 1980s.

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Uvalde CISD adds virtual learning option for families reeling from mass shooting

Even with promises of significant security upgrades — from 8-foot fences to secure front entrances — families in Uvalde have been asking for a virtual option for weeks.

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Texas Republicans rally around Trump after FBI search of former president’s...

Lawmakers at the state and federal levels took to social media to decry the search and warn Texans that the heavy hand of government could come for them next.

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Bexar County shows support of major downtown apartment projects, including...

Bexar County Commissioners on Tuesday signaled support for two development projects, including a makeover of the historic Tower Life Building, that would add hundreds of apartments for downtown living.

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San Antonio to consider returning $50 million to CPS Energy customers in bill...

San Antonio owns CPS Energy and under that model, the city gets about one-third of its annual general fund revenue from the utility. Due to the higher than anticipated energy bills, the city is...

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Scorched border counties downstream of depleted Falcon Lake face ‘threat of...

Two county judges in the Rio Grande Valley issued declarations of disaster this week in response to the increasingly severe water shortage and ongoing drought in the region.

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Long uncertain, young people's access to abortion is more complicated than ever

As more states restrict abortion, the obstacles for minors who need the procedure are growing. Abortion-rights advocates warn the legal upheaval is leaving young people confused and without options.

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Texas Matters: State GOP tries to keep Libertarians off the ballot

David Martin Davies explores how Texas Republican elected officials are seeking to block Libertarians from getting on the ballot. Also, telephone bills are going up, thanks to a veto by Gov. Greg...

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Conservation Society proposes landmark status for Institute of Texan Cultures

At an event Saturday morning at the ITC, Society officials announced that it recruited Nesta Anderson, an archaeologist and historian, to compose the proposal for submission to both the National...

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DeLorean Motors Reimagined top execs being sued by former employer

Karma Automotive, an electric car company in California, says the four secretly took intellectual property to start the new company, which will be headquartered in San Antonio.

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Millions of dollars have been sent to Uvalde. Why are shooting survivors...

Millions in private donations won’t be distributed until November, says state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, whose district includes Uvalde.

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More troubles for new Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge

Local leaders in Corpus Christi on Wednesday sought to reassure the public over the safety of the new harbor bridge project, which promises to be the tallest structure in South Texas.

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Beto O’Rourke’s rural Texas push attracts hundreds in deep-red Fredericksburg

O’Rourke’s visit came soon after the entire three person staff of the Gillespie County Elections Department resigned over threats made against the former elections administrator since the 2020 election.

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The Feds Targeted The Border For Pandemic Enforcement. Did It Work?

One of the only federal policies trying to stem the spread of COVID-19 is the U.S.-Mexico border shutdown. On this episode of “The Shakeout,” we look at the economic impacts and implications.

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Texas Matters: Gillespie County and The Democracy Erosion Engine

David Martin Davies explores how when election workers are threatened, democracy is threatened. Also, how the Democracy Erosion Engine works and how its working specifically in Texas.

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Texas artists honor the Uvalde victims with 21 murals they hope will help...

The idea was not to forget the victims' faces, says the project's creator, which is why they are depicted in large murals. Artists from throughout Texas volunteered their time and talent.

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