Texas outlines strategies to handle security on the southern border
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
At least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties. That's forced the state to largely build on ranchland in remote areas, or erect sections that are full of gaps.
Extreme cold events have occurred more frequently in recent years, despite abnormally warm temperatures overall in Texas.
As school districts struggle to control the spread online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors along with other measures in the upcoming legislative session.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
The Chinese government set up "police service stations" across the world, according to Abbott's order, with one rumored to be in Houston.
Last year, Abbott signed a law that froze undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A man whose execution was halted will testify Monday about Texas' "junk science" law, which many say should have already saved him.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, drought conditions from a "torrid October" are heightening the risk of wildfires across North and East Texas.
Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October.
Texas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Project RightSize impacts 1,100 students, according to Superintendent Tabitha Branum.
"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
The proclamation was originally issued on April 30, days after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout North Texas.
"It may be the best program in the United States," the governor said.
According to the city, there's about a 23,000-unit gap in housing affordability in Fort Worth.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The two leaders said the barrier, if allowed when the ongoing legal dispute is completed, will help stop unwanted migration into the state.
On the U.S. Senate floor Monday, Texas Senator John Cornyn said he believes the policy will make illegal immigration worse.
Garcia said DPD has "to be prepared that if [SB4] passes we have no choice to have policies in place because we cannot prohibit its enforcement."
The Travis County District Attorney's Office held a press conference Tuesday to provide an update on actions it will take after Gov. Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry.
A National Guard military base was added last week at the border in Eagle Pass.
