The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do

The gold-colored two-seaters went live in Austin, Texas, after a launch event that had a notable absentee: Elon Musk.

InsideEVs · Sep 4

Two of Texas’s Michelin-starred BBQ stars are bringing a world-first feast to London

Two of Austin’s Michelin-starred barbecue heavyweights are teaming up in London for a world-first collaboration, serving a suitably excessive tray of smoked meats, brisket and Texas sides at The Ned for one month only

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Texas ‘Killing Fields’: Man gets 20 years in teen’s death, first conviction tied to 4 women found at one site

A Texas man has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison over the death of 16-year-old Laura Miller, whose remains were among those found in an area southeast of Houston where more than 30 girls and young women have turned up dead since the 1970s.

The Times of India · Sep 4

Elon Musk Starts Spending Millions on Midterms. Texas and Maine Emerge as Key Senate Targets.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has reportedly authorized America PAC to spend as much as $120 million to help elect Republicans in November.

International Business Times · Sep 3

A New Bill Reflects the Bipartisan Backlash Against Flock-Enabled Mass Surveillance

Criticism from Trump allies and recent survey results show that resistance to widespread deployment of automated license plate readers spans the political spectrum.

Reason · Sep 3

Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion

This is the first year for education savings accounts, which allow Texas families to use taxpayer dollars for private or home schooling.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3

Man jailed over ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murder decades after dozens of bodies found

Most of the homicides tied to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’ remain unsolved

The Independent UK · Sep 3

What You Need to Know About the $20 Billion Lawsuit That Could Change Amazon Ads Forever

Regulators say Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion in hidden ad fees. Texas filed its own separate lawsuit the same day.

Latin Times · Sep 3

At the Races: Labor Day reds and blues

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski Organized labor is ramping up for the midterms. In her annual…

Roll Call · Sep 3

1 in 5 Texans experience food insecurity as food banks struggle to keep up with demand

More Texans have become food insecure due to a rise in natural disasters and less qualifying for SNAP benefits. Rural food banks in particular face additional pressures.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3