The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services could soon be out from under the thumb of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The Texas Senate on Monday unanimously approved its version of House Bill…continue reading
Throughout this legislative session, a coalition of businesses has made up much of the opposition to lightning-rod efforts to regulate which bathrooms transgender Texans can use. Working with the Texas Association of Business, they have…continue reading
*Clarification appended Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a comment from a spokesman for Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas could ask public schools to make specific improvements to their pre-K programs — while cutting…continue reading
The Texas House of Representatives faces an impending deadline at midnight Tuesday. With a ticking clock, House members must vote to give initial approval to a number of bills originating in the Senate. At midnight,…continue reading
The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a food truck vendor to provide concessions at the Rock’N River Waterpark located inside Old Settlers Park (3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd.). Vendors who serve lunch options…continue reading
Texans who take in abused and neglected children who are related to them could soon have access to monthly payments to help them pay for items like beds, food and clothes. State senators voted unanimously on Monday to approve House Bill 4, which would increase…continue reading
The Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center hosted its third annual Old Town Street Festival May 19-20. The event featured artisans, food and drink, family-friendly activities, and a 5K through Old Town Leander, and Saturday’s…continue reading
The House passed a bill Monday allowing high school students who fail one or two standardized tests to take an alternative route to graduation. On a voice vote, members approved Senate Bill 463, extended an existing…continue reading
Every four years, Texas Monthly releases its best barbecue list, detailing which eateries are must-tries for brisket, ribs and pulled pork alike throughout the state. Here are the 10 Austin-area spots that made the list. 1. Franklin…continue reading
Police departments across the state are planning to increase the enforcement of wearing seatbelts from May 22 to June 4 in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Since…continue reading