Texas Survivors Get Quiet DNA Option Without Calling The Cops
The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.
Dallas Lawsuits Claim Texas Chip Titans Fed Tech Into Russian Missiles
Five Dallas lawsuits accuse Texas chipmakers and a distributor of allowing U.S. components to be diverted into weapons used against Ukrainian civilians, and they seek damages and injunctive relief.
Austin Council Eyes $11M Smart Signal Overhaul To Untangle Traffic
Austin City Council may approve an $11M plan Thursday to add advanced vehicle detectors to traffic signals, with a local match of about $2.48M and federal funds covering most costs.
Texas Grass Under Attack as Sid Miller Warns of Pasture Mealybug Invasion
State officials say a newly detected pasture mealybug has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is causing pasture dieback. Producers are being urged to scout and report sightings.
Gruene Braces As $7 Million Sewer Overhaul Poised To Snarl Streets
A $7M New Braunfels Utilities sewer overhaul will dig beneath Historic Gruene beginning in January 2026, bringing overnight closures, one-way detours and parking limits through spring.












