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The U.S. Department of Justice recently conducted an investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and found alarming instances of physical and mental abuse, as well as violations of children's civil and constitutional rights. This investigation focused on...

Texas lawmakers promised changes to prevent devastation from deadly winter storms a few years ago, but the impact of Hurricane Beryl last month revealed that much remains unchanged, especially in preventing carbon monoxide poisoning. State data revealed that around...

In 2014, Texas officials allowed alternative teaching certification programs to address staffing shortages in public schools. This decision led to an increase in the number of teachers without any certification at all. Concerns have arisen regarding the impact of...

The Austin Police Department has revealed the identity of the victim involved in a recent homicide in north Austin. The victim was identified as Chup Prum, a 57-year-old individual who tragically lost his life in the incident that took...

The city of Austin will officially recognize August 24 as Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day in honor of the late 15-year-old local musician. Meadow Goodman, the daughter of local bassist Greg Goodman and founder of KTonic Kombucha, was...

Austin, as it grows, remains a college town at heart. The University of Texas at Austin is at the center of it all, covering 431 acres in Central Austin. The campus offers a variety of attractions, from museums and...

After a series of devastating wildfires tore through the Texas Panhandle in February, leaving millions of acres scorched and residents vulnerable, the issue of regulating power lines in the oil patch has come into focus. Unlike traditional utility companies...

On a hot summer day in Martindale, Texas, a group of family members and friends were attacked by members or supporters of a neo-Nazi prison gang while wrapping up a tubing trip on the San Marcos River at Don’s...

Texas is known for its wind energy production, with new wind turbines continuously being constructed across the state. One particular wind project has attracted the attention of Senator John Cornyn. In July, Cornyn raised concerns about a wind farm...

After a lengthy suspension, Texas Ranger Ryan Kindell has been reinstated to his position in Uvalde County by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This decision comes after a grand jury determined that Kindell did not violate any protocols...