FBI Director Wray: 'Human trafficking is among the most heinous crimes the FBI encounters'
By David Beasley | Sep 6, 2022
In August, the Federal Bureau of Investigations conducted Operation Cross Country, a human-trafficking rescue operation that saved more than 80 children and 140 adults nationwide. A substantial component of the operation was carried out in Texas.
Huffines: Texas should be a 'land where you own your home, business or farm and ranch instead of renting it from the government'
By David Beasley | Sep 1, 2022
Over the past few years, property taxes have increased dramatically for many Texans. Calls for a more permanent reform to the property tax system are increasingly frequent.
“Hasta la vista” to both sinus and political trouble: Johnson had sinus surgery before announcing resignation
By David Beasley | Jul 13, 2022
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson underwent a sinus procedure shortly before announcing his resignation.
Energy analyst: 'After passing coal as power source, Texas wind and solar now have natural gas in their sights'
By David Beasley | Apr 25, 2022
Texas has been expanding its wind and solar energy generation for years, and new data shows that wind and solar together set a new high for the percentage of ERCOT energy generated in a single quarter.
Dazzling performance: Austin High basketball player impresses on and off the court
By David Beasley | Feb 24, 2022
Eleanor Bangle, a senior guard on the Austin High School girl's basketball team, is a star on and off the court.
Krause calls for investigation into MindGeek, Pornhub on trafficking allegations
By David Beasley | Jul 13, 2021
State Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) has requested the Texas Department of Public Safety and the attorney general requesting an investigation into online companies MindGeek and Pornhub.
Shortage of prison guards in Texas poses problems for staff and inmates
By David Beasley | Mar 2, 2021
Texas is having a difficult time finding enough prison guards.
COVID-19 causes drop in already-declining Texas prison population
By David Beasley | Feb 26, 2021
A side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas has been fewer people in prison, a new report says.
Proposed bill from Blanco will require study on goal of 100% renewable energy in Texas
By David Beasley | Dec 8, 2020
The Public Utility Commission of Texas will be required to conduct a study on how half of all electric generating capacity in Texas could be from renewable energy sources by 2030 and 100% by 2050, under a bill pre-filed by state senator-elect César Blanco (D-El Paso)
Texas Education Agency report: 11 percent of state's students disengaged from spring online learning
By David Beasley | Oct 13, 2020
A report from the state raises questions over the effectiveness of online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic and the educational challenges that lie ahead for students and teachers.
Yelp study: Texas second in nation for business closures in second quarter
By David Beasley | Oct 9, 2020
Texas ranks second in the nation for the most businesses that have closed since March, a study has found. Only California had more permanent closures in the second quarter of 2020, according to Yelp study.
Austin restaurant, bar owner: If they survive COVID-19 economy, 'businesses might be fundamentally damaged'
By David Beasley | Oct 5, 2020
For Ellis Winstanley, margaritas came to the rescue.
Bars reopen in Iowa, remain closed in Texas
By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2020
As of Sunday the taps will be flowing in bars across Iowa. In Texas, not so much.
Early-opening Georgia outpaces Texas in COVID-19 economic rebound
By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2020
As the Texas economy recovers from the COVID-19 shutdown earlier this year, another Southern state, Georgia, is outperforming the Lone Star State.
