Senate passes bill to end airport screening perks for Congress as TSA lines surge nationwide
HOUSTON – For years members of Congress and their staff had special privileges at airports, allowing them to…
Texas congressmen debate Homeland Security funding outside Austin’s airport
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The debate over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security spilled into the passenger…
War Abroad and Wild Results in Texas – Houston Public Media
A turbulent week in politics delivered both international tension and major shakeups in Texas elections. On this week’s…
Houston to receive $9 million for public transit improvements ahead of World Cup – Houston Public Media
Daisy Espinoza / Houston Public Media Pictured is a METRO light rail vehicle in February 2024. Houston’s public…
Shutdowns, Sanctions, and Texas Showdowns – Houston Public Media
In this week’s episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down how Washington brinkmanship…
New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate – Houston Public Media
Top from left: Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn, Republican candidates for U.S. Senate. Lower from left: Democratic…
Greg Abbott says White House needs to ‘recalibrate’ ICE following fatal Minneapolis shooting – Houston Public Media
Adam Gray/AP A person holds a sign during a vigil for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot…
NASA’s new administrator isn’t certain Space Shuttle Discovery is coming to Houston – Houston Public Media
Dane Penland/Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Space Shuttle Discovery on display at the Smithsonian. Days after being…
Space shuttle Discovery is headed to Houston. The Smithsonian and NASA say it may have to be sent in pieces – Houston Public Media
Dane Penland/Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Space Shuttle Discovery on display at the Smithsonian. On paper, it…
Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits for Texas Families
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act, which would appropriate full, necessary funding to provide uninterrupted Supplemental…
City of Austin receives funds to promote public safety, other Central Texas departments included
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas police departments, including the city of Austin, were granted nearly $600,000 from the U.S.…