The Latest Breaking News from Austin

The victims of suspected shooter Ethan Nieneker, 32, who opened fire at a Texas Target Monday afternoon, have been identified, police say

Three killed, suspect arrested in Austin Target shooting; reports suggest a child may be among the victims, though police have not confirmed.

FBI agents have been deployed in San Antonio and Austin to locate the missing lawmakers, although the FBI itself declined to comment on the details of the operation.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about her and her colleagues’ decision to flee the state, the potential financial and criminal penalties and her opposition to the state’s proposed new congressional map.

The former El Paso congressman also contributed to House Democrats’ 2021 quorum break. A PAC backed by Democratic donor George Soros is also involved in this year’s effort.

Dramatic reshaping of district 35 will make it harder for candidates of color to win, civic groups say

Governor files emergency petition with state supreme court to remove representative Gene Wu from office

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to "locate, arrest and return" Democratic state representatives who left Austin to break quorum and block a mid-cycle congressional map that could hand Republicans five more U.S. House seats in 2026.

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.