Texas pushes closer to dropping handgun license requirement
AUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, where gun laws are among the loosest in the U.S., there is one line the state has long resisted...
No charges in Texas after investigation of alleged drugging
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Prosecutors said Thursday there was not enough evidence to support allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works...
Dakota Access pipeline wants review from US Supreme Court
BISMARCK, N.D. — The owners of the Dakota Access pipeline said Thursday they want the U.S. Supreme Court to review lower court opinions confirming...
Families of Black men slain by police are hopeful for reform
WASHINGTON — The family and representatives of Black men slain by the police met with senators and White House officials Thursday — and left...
Black inmate’s death in Texas jail struggle ruled homicide
McKINNEY, Texas — The death of a Black man while struggling with detention officers at a Texas jail during what his family members say...
No charges in Texas after investigation of alleged drugging
AUSTIN, Texas — Prosecutors said Thursday there was not enough evidence to support allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works...
Free rides, beer and savings bonds: Vaccinators get creative
Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to...
$302M in BP oil spill money budgeted to restore ecosystems
NEW ORLEANS — Texas can get up to $79 million in BP oil spill restoration money, Mississippi nearly $69 million, and Florida almost $74...
Black inmate’s death in Texas jail struggle ruled homicide
<p>McKINNEY, Texas — The death of a Black man while struggling with detention officers at a Texas jail during what his family members say...
Ex-New York power market CEO named interim ERCOT CEO
AUSTIN, Texas — The former CEO of New York’s independent electricity marketer has been named interim CEO of the manager of the electric grid...