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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."
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.
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.
The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
Legislators are flocking to the Texas Capitol on Tuesday for the first day of what will likely be a four-month battle to get their legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. With the return of Texas House and Texas Senate members to Austin—and over 2,
Your Texas, Your Issues: We’re tracking the 89th Texas legislative session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Jan. 14, 2025 and runs through June 2, 2025. The Dallas Morning News is tracking key issues, players, and

SWAT responds to north Austin apartment

Texas House to elect new Speaker

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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, ...
Arch Manning's Emotional Farewell to Texas Star Before Career Decision
Majors isn't the only offensive lineman Manning will lose to the draft. The center joins tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and guard ...
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 ...