City's attempt to cut Texas man's grass ends with his death, police say
NBC News - Thu Oct 28, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas - An attempt by Austin, Texas, officials to serve a search warrant and provide lawn care resulted in shots fired, an hourslong standoff, a house fire and a death, police said Wednesday. More»
Biden Team Cancels Texas Event After Ambush by Trump Supporters
The Daily Beast - Sat Oct 31, 2020
Joe Biden's presidential campaign canceled a Friday event in Austin, Texas, after harassment from a pro-Trump contingent. More»
Two Friends in Texas Were Tested for Coronavirus. One Bill Was $199. The Other? $6,408.
New York Times - Mon Jun 29, 2020
Before a camping and kayaking trip along the Texas Coast, Pam LeBlanc and Jimmy Harvey decided to get coronavirus tests. More»
Hundreds witness veteran shoot and kill himself in VA waiting room
Military Times - Fri Apr 12, 2019
A horrific scene unfolded Tuesday in the waiting room of an Austin, Texas, Veterans Affairs clinic when a veteran reportedly shot himself to death in front of hundreds of witnesses. More»
Austin bomber Mark Anthony Conditt was part of Christian survivalist group that discussed 'dangerous' chemicals
The Independent - Wed Mar 21, 2018
The Austin bomber was involved in a teenage Christian "survivalist" group that discussed weapons and dangerous chemicals, according to a childhood friend. More»
Austin bomber 'blows himself up' with seventh device as police closed in
Daily Mail - Tue Mar 20, 2018
The Austin bomber is dead after blowing himself up as police FBI agents tired to arrest him in the early hours of Wednesday. More»
3 deadly package explosions in Austin appear connected, police say
CNN - Sun Mar 11, 2018
Three explosions that occurred when people picked up packages outside their residences appear to be connected, Austin, Texas, city Police Chief Brian Manley said Monday at a news conference. More»
Texas Governor Signs Controversial 'Rape Insurance' Abortion Coverage Into Law
Think Progress - Mon Aug 14, 2017
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill Tuesday afternoon, approved by the Senate over the weekend, that would prohibit all insurance companies from covering non-life threatening abortion care in standard health plans. More»
Texas Lawmaker Threatens to Shoot Colleague After Reporting Protesters to ICE
New York Times - Mon May 29, 2017
A Texas state representative, referring to protesters at the State Capitol on Monday, said he reported "several illegal immigrants" to federal immigration authorities and then threatened to shoot a fellow lawmaker who objected. More»
Texas SWAT breaks 81-year-old man's hip, leave without calling paramedics
Raw Story - Mon May 25, 2015
An 82-year-old Texas man alleged this week that officers in military gear stormed his home, broke his hip and then left him without calling for medical assistance. More»
Ron Paul Admits He's On Social Security, Even Though He Believes It's Unconstitutional
Huffington Post - Wed Jun 20, 2012
Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) may rail against Social Security insolvency in the public eye, but that hasn't stopped him from accepting the government checks. More»
Depleted Texas lakes expose ghost towns, graves
Associated Press - Sun Nov 20, 2011
BLUFFTON, Texas - Johnny C. Parks died two days before his first birthday more than a century ago. More»
Tom DeLay Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
Huffington Post - Sun Jan 9, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas - A judge ordered former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay to serve three years in prison Monday for his role in a scheme to illegally funnel corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. More»
Veggies are 40% Less Nutritious than Past Veggies
ABC News - Thu Mar 2, 2006
Fruits and veggies aren't what they used to be, new data suggests. More»