The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Why Did Pandemic Authorities Treat Tattoo Shops Like Titty Bars?

"Government restrictions came in, which literally shut us down," says Paul Smith, who co-owns Red Stag Tattoo in Austin, Texas.

Reason · May 2, 2022

House January 6 committee asks Reps Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks and Ronny Jackson for information

The committee is seeking information on why members of the Oath Keepers extremist group sought to protect Mr Jackson during the riot

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

PFL 2022, Week 3: Make your predictions for Kayla Harrison, Anthony Pettis, Rory MacDonald, more

We want your predictions for Friday's PFL 2022, Week 3 event in Arlington, Texas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2022

In Texas, a former state senator challenges the state's abortion law in court

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to ex-state Sen. Wendy Davis who is challenging the state's restrictive abortion law. She became well-known nationally after a 13-hour filibuster of a 2013 abortion bill.

WEKU · May 2, 2022

Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — “Mysterious Dolphin” needed an emergency contraception pill dropped off on a porch outside of town.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Texas governor ‘extorting’ Mexico over inspections: minister

Mexico Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Texas Governor Greg Abbott pressured Mexico’s governors to lift border inspections due to long lines, Milenio newspaper reported.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Nolan Ryan documentary ‘Facing Nolan’ gives deep insight into the importance of family in his career

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Nolan Ryan picture show came to Globe Life Field on Sunday and it was everything you expected. That is if you expected a sweeping love story that spans twice as long as Ryan’s storied 27-season Hall of Fame playing career.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

In optioning Willie Calhoun, beating Braves, Rangers show their determination to apply pressure

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rangers entered May determined to apply pressure.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

In Texas, transgender official says science is being ‘politically perverted’ to attack LGBT people

FORT WORTH, Texas — The nation’s top transgender official came to Texas this weekend to call out what she called the political perversion of medicine and science and urge doctors to stand up against attacks on LGBT Americans’ access to health care.

Tribune News Service · May 1, 2022

Krueger, ex-Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86

Robert Krueger, who followed two U.S. House terms with a brief interim appointment to the Senate before launching a sometimes-hazardous diplomatic career, has died at age 86

The Independent UK · May 1, 2022