Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has urged the PUC to reclaim $800 million from CenterPoint Energy, alleging misuse of funds intended for emergency power provision.

Lisa Davis has been named Austin's new police chief, awaiting City Council approval. She brings 30 years of law enforcement experience, most recently from Cincinnati.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy executives to discuss enhancing the state's severe weather response and expedite infrastructure improvements.

Hutto prepares for FY2025 budget talks with numerous meetings to discuss financial strategies and community input, starting from the City Council meeting on August 1.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns of suing the Biden Administration over the protection of the dunes sagebrush lizard, alleging harm to the state's oil and gas industry.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declares a final victory in compelling the Biden Administration to continue border wall construction, as they will not appeal a court's injunction.

Governor Abbott criticizes Vice President Harris for her handling of the border, citing unaddressed illegal immigration, human trafficking, and assaults by illegal immigrants in Texas.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas can keep its floating barrier in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration for now, overturning a prior decision.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes CenterPoint Energy's $800 million emergency generator investment, arguing it prioritizes profit over practicality and fails to meet Texas' needs.

President Joe Biden called the U.S. Supreme Court "extreme" and pushed for reforms, including 18-year term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code.

President Biden commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the LBJ Library in Austin, spotlighting civil rights and democratic principles.

Austin City Council discusses a proposed $5.9 billion budget for 2024-2025, with a focus on an $18 million increase for the APD, addressing police staffing and the backlog of rape kits.

Texas senators grill CenterPoint Energy executives about the power failures following Hurricane Beryl, as the company commits to improving their response.