Sign up for The Brief, a daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about the most important Texas news. Sara was gearing up for a radio interview earlier this month to discuss her plans for opening an at-home child care center in Central Texas when she discovered that a new federal immigration directive left her unable…
Texas voters have approved a significant measure aimed at enhancing funding for the state’s education system. Proposition 1, which was on the ballot, successfully garnered the support of the electorate. The legislation, known as SJR 59, establishes two new funds specifically intended to bolster the Texas State Technical College System. These funds are set to…
Authorities have identified two suspected gunmen involved in a tragic shooting during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, which resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals and left numerous others injured. The suspects are a father and son, with the younger man previously investigated for alleged connections to an ISIS cell in Sydney. On Tuesday afternoon…
Texas businesses will soon benefit from a significant tax exemption, thanks to the approval of Proposition 9 by voters. This legislation permits businesses to exclude up to $125,000 of their inventory or equipment from taxation, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on these entities. The newly approved measure replaces the existing law, which…
Sign up for The Brief, a daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about the most critical news in Texas. Jennifer Thatcher, Chairwoman of the Zapata County Republican Party, was taken aback earlier this month upon learning that President Donald Trump had pardoned Representative Henry Cuellar, effectively shielding him from the federal corruption charges he previously…
In a significant move, Texas voters have overwhelmingly supported Proposition 2, which effectively prohibits the taxation of unrealized capital gains. This legislative measure, known as SJR 18, ensures that individuals, families, estates, and trusts will not face taxes on capital gains that have not been realized. The ballot included the following language: “The constitutional amendment…
Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, along with his wife Michele, was discovered deceased in their Los Angeles residence on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are currently treating the incident as a possible homicide. The family of Reiner expressed their deep sorrow in a statement, stating, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing…
Sign up for The Brief, a daily newsletter from The Texas Tribune that keeps readers informed on the most important Texas news. This fall, a senior official from the Texas A&M University System began testing a new artificial intelligence tool, inquiring about the number of courses discussing feminism at one of its regional institutions. Each…
Texans have cast their votes in favor of Proposition 3, a measure aimed at tightening the conditions under which judges can grant bail to individuals accused of violent felonies. This new regulation, known as SJR 5, empowers judges to deny bail for serious offenses such as murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault. The newly adopted measure…
A person of interest who was detained overnight in connection with the tragic shooting at Brown University has been released, according to a statement from the institution late Sunday night. Law enforcement agencies continue their investigation, and local police have indicated that they do not believe there is any immediate threat to the university or…
