Austin News

Abbott is 'committed to supporting survivors,' declares Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By John Kelly | Apr 24, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott made a proclamation declaring April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas.

Texas Senate approves 'moderately partisan,' GOP-backed bill to help regulate HOAs

By John Kelly | Apr 18, 2021

The Texas Senate last week approved SB 581 by a unanimous 31-0 vote to prevent homeowners associations from forbidding homeowners to display religious articles in their yards.

Texas Senate applauds food banks: 'We saw a spike in needs like we've never seen before'

By John Kelly | Mar 21, 2021

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) promoted a resolution honoring Texas food banks for their performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.