Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Appointments To Work Groups

On November 10, the office of House Speaker Dade Phelan announced several appointments to three Texas House working groups.

• Nov 10, 2021

Fort Worth City Councilman Cary Moon Running For Texas House

Fort Worth councilman Cary Moon is running for the seat held by outgoing Rep. Krause.

• Nov 10, 2021

Gov. Abbott Orders Criminal Investigation Into Porn Or Obscene Content Exposure To Texas Students

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency directing it to investigate any criminal activity in public schools involving the availability of "pornographic material that serves no educational purpose".

• Nov 10, 2021

Sen. John Cornyn Among US lawmakers Visiting Taiwan As Beijing Conducts 'Combat Readiness Patrol'

A delegation of United States lawmakers, including at least one from Texas, arrived in Taiwan on November 9 sparking immediate condemnation from China.

• Nov 10, 2021

Surgeon General Speaks Out After Actor Matthew McConaughey Comments On Child Vaccine Mandates

After actor Matthew McConaughey said his kids aren't vaccinated and that he's against mandating child COVID vaccinations, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke up.

• Nov 10, 2021

'I'm Very Proud Of The Opportunity' Says First Latino Elected Mayor Of Mesquite

Residents in Mesquite made history last week when they elected Daniel Aleman as their city's first-ever Latino Mayor. Aleman will be sworn-in on November 15.

• Nov 9, 2021

Sen. Ted Cruz Calls Big Bird Vaccine Tweet 'Government Propaganda For Your 5-Year-Old'

United State Senator Ted Cruz-R,TX called a Tweet -- sent out from Sesame Street's Big Bird character this past weekend -- "Government Propaganda For Your 5-Year-Old."

• Nov 8, 2021

Texas Joins States Suing Biden Administration Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Employers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

• Nov 5, 2021

Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Election Law; 'Will Disenfranchise Citizens'

The Justice Department has filed suit against the State of Texas and the Texas Secretary of State over parts of the new Texas voting bill signed into law by Governor Abbott in September.

• Nov 4, 2021

'This Could Be Disastrous' - Texas Businesses Push Back Against New Federal Vaccine Requirements

Texas business organizations pushed back quickly Thursday against details of a new federal vaccine and testing requirement for large businesses.

• Nov 4, 2021

Texas Real Estate Agent Jenna Ryan Sentenced To Prison For Actions During January 6 Capitol Riot; 'You Win!!! I'm Going To Prison'

Jennifer 'Jenna' Ryan, a North Texas real estate broker, has been sentenced to prison for participating in the January 6 insurrection.

• Nov 4, 2021

Election Day - Election Results And Information

Live coverage Tuesday evening with CBS 11 Political Reporter Jack Fink.

• Nov 2, 2021

Election Day Has Texas Voters Deciding Future On 8 Proposed Amendments To State Constitution

There are no major races on the ballot, but there are a number of questions before voters. They include numerous bond elections, as well as eight proposed amendments to the Texas constitution.

• Nov 2, 2021

US Supreme Court Questions How Controversial New Texas Abortion Law Is Enforced

They did so during an oral argument involving two lawsuits against the State of Texas: one filed by abortion providers and the other by the U.S. Justice Department.

• Nov 1, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott Calls On School Boards Association To Keep 'Pornographic Images' Out Of Texas Public Schools

Gov. Greg Abbott put some pressure on the Texas Association of School Boards Monday, regarding student access to inappropriate content in school libraries, including pornographic images.

• Nov 1, 2021

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