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March 17

Cornyn blasts 'defund the police' Democrat for holding TSA agents 'hostage' during airport clash

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, spoke out on Fox News after clashing with Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, at a airport after Cornyn delivered food to TSA workers during the government shutdown.

March 17

Austin mass shooting suspect avoided felony in 2022 case, misdemeanor later dismissed after plea deal: docs

Austin terror suspect previously faced felony hit-and-run charge that was dismissed. New details emerge about gunman's criminal history.

March 17

Texas woman defends guaranteed income as debates continue about implementation

Taniquewa Brewster benefited from Austin's guaranteed income pilot program, which was a initiative using tax dollars for unconditional cash assistance.

March 16

Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in police standoff, wanted for impersonating cop

Rep. Jasmine Crockett's security guard killed in a SWAT standoff was accused of impersonating police, and the congresswoman defended him despite his lengthy rap sheet.

March 16

Dallas Police release dashcam video of fatal standoff with Rep. Crockett's security guard

Dallas Police released dash camera footage of the SWAT standoff with a man who worked security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, in which the suspect was killed after raising a firearm. (Dallas Police Dept via X)

March 16

Sen. Cornyn, Rep. Casar clash over DHS funding

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, engaged in a heated shouting match outside the Austin airport over Democrats’ refusals to fully fund DHS. (KTBC AUSTIN)

March 16

Chinese spy tech is endangering US hospitals. Texas is trying to shut that down

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads fight against Chinese medical devices after Food and Drug Administration warns of backdoors in hospital equipment.

March 15

Former substitute teacher and boyfriend face 38 child sex charges as bond nears 9 million

A Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend, accused of 38 child sex crimes, see bonds jump to nearly $9 million as new charges filed in shocking abuse case.

March 15

Manchin blasts Cornyn for abandoning stance he once backed: 'Deeply disappointing'

Former Sen. Joe Manchin accused John Cornyn of abandoning his long-standing support for the filibuster for political convenience, calling the reversal "deeply disappointing."

March 14

Jasmine Crockett’s alleged security guard killed in standoff with Dallas SWAT team: reports

A security guard who reportedly worked for Rep. Jasmine Crockett was killed in a Dallas SWAT standoff after being wanted for impersonating police.