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Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect.
The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives choose to be the next House speaker.
Austin-area Democrats say they'll fight for working families in Texas session. Here's how.
The last 25 years of complete Republican control have been a beatdown for working families, and Texas House Democrats know the time for change is now."
What both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish in the 89th Texas legislative session
The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
With the return of Texas House and Texas Senate members to Austin— and over 2,000 bills filed — comes increased attention to the top priorities of these lawmakers that are likely to cross the coveted finish line and receive the governor's signature.
Texas legislature begins with speaker race
The 89th Texas legislative session is starting Tuesday. The body has to select a House Speaker and David Cook and Dustin Burrows top the list.
House Democrats lay out priorities, Capitol workers prepare for 89th Texas Legislature
The House Democratic Caucus members laid out their priorities while workers prepared for the first day of the Texas legislative session.
Texas Dems on key issues in 2025 legislative session
The Texas Legislature will meet in Austin next week for a new session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Texas Democrats about the key issues this session, including the race for House Speaker, school vouchers and abortion.

SWAT responds to north Austin apartment

Race for Texas House Speaker Is a Test of Hard Right’s Power
The leadership fight in Austin follows months of all-out political warfare between Republican factions and could further ...
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Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires
Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.
Texas, Austin officials say they're ready for arctic weather. Here's how they've prepared.
The Austin area is expected to get between 1 to 1½ inches of rain from Wednesday night to Friday morning, according to the ...
Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Trudy’s to close only location still in operation
The restaurant, which started in 1977, wrote in an Instagram post that it was “saying goodbye” to the location on Burnet Road ...
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2 dogs killed in Southeast Austin house fire
AUSTIN, Texas - Two dogs were killed in a Southeast Austin house fire, the Austin Fire Department said. AFD said on Monday, ...
These are the top spots in Austin to watch Texas vs. Ohio State in the 2025 Cotton Bowl
Find variety of Austin bars, from lively sports pubs to cozy neighborhood hangouts, where you can cheer on the Longhorns ...
Austin cold weather shelters opens overnight Monday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures drop in Austin, the city of Austin will open overnight cold weather shelters on Monday.
Texas football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting outlook by Longhorns experts
The Horns247 team has its finger on the pulse of Texas transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more as ...