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2+ hour, 36+ min ago (17+ words) Police chief: Austin could lose up to $20 M in fight with Abbott over ICE policy'Austin American-Statesman...
After Prop Q, a "margin of safety" budget can rebuild trust | Opinion
7+ min ago (465+ words) Austin City Manager T. C. Broadnax, left, and Mayor Kirk Watson discuss a new city budget last November after voters rejected Proposition Q, a tax hike that became a referendum on trust at City Hall. A margin-of-safety budget is a way forward,…...
Don't ignore that appraisal'here's how homeowners can protest themselves
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (1418+ words) If you own a home in Travis County, you soon may receive your annual appraisal notice in the mail " and it could come with a higher property value and a bigger tax bill. If you believe your home's value is…...
EU close to approving a $106 B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
17+ hour, 56+ min ago (524+ words) The operator of the Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine, Ukrtransnaft, told the two countries that Russian oil was on its way and should arrive early on Thursday. Unlike most of the rest of the EU, Hungary and Slovakia still depend on…...
The Trump administration may reclassify marijuana. Here's what that means
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (357+ words) UNITED STATES - APRIL 20: Advocates attend a news conference with Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. , about the "impact of incarcerating those charged with marijuana-related offenses," and policy reform ideas, outside the U. S. Capitol on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty…...
Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (581+ words) Two weeks ago, Houston City Council passed the ordinance, which eliminated a requirement that Houston police officers wait 30 minutes for agents with the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to pick up someone with a nonjudicial administrative warrant. If ICE agents didn't…...
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (552+ words) Democrats on Capitol Hill praised the longtime lawmaker. "The news of Congressman Scott's passing is deeply sad," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters on Wednesday. "David Scott was a trailblazer who served the district that he represented admirably, rose…...
RFK Jr. is facing the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties are on display
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (1003+ words) A Republican senator juggling three roles " lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection " walked a fine line on Wednesday as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a longtime anti-vaccine activist who has moved to dramatically roll back the nation's…...
Kalshi fines Texas congressional candidate for betting on his own race
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (193+ words) A Republican congressional candidate in Texas placed a bet on'the May 3 primary on an online prediction market platform. Ezekiel'Enriquez came in 10th place, and now faces a more than $700 fine. The filing said Enriquez cooperated with the company's disciplinary panel and…...
The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (1737+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold. Pakistan had planned to host a second round of talks, but the White House suspended Vice…...