Tag: Texas

Two state legislators got into an argument following a protest of immigration law. (Twitter)

Texan lawmaker says he would ‘shoot’ colleague ‘in self defense’

Anna Giaritelli · May 29, 2017 9:08 pm

The governor was at the shooting range to sign a bill that lowers the cost of a license to carry a handgun. (Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott faces backlash for joke about shooting reporters

Melissa Quinn · May 27, 2017 12:59 pm

The former president praised the U2 frontman as someone who is "the real deal." (Instagram)â©

George W. Bush hosts Bono at Texas ranch

Anna Giaritelli · May 26, 2017 10:21 pm

Other students received awards for "most likely to cry for every little thing" and "most likely to become homeless."(Twitter)

Texas teacher sparks uproar over ‘most likely to become a terrorist’ award

Sean Langille · May 26, 2017 3:15 pm

The measure requires public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to limit bathroom and locker room use to a student's birth gender. (AP)

Texas House approves transgender bathroom ban for public schools

Kelly Cohen · May 22, 2017 6:08 pm

"You'll be hanging from a tree," one caller said on Rep. Al Green's voicemail. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Callers threaten to hang Democrat Al Green after calling for Trump impeachment

John Siciliano · May 21, 2017 5:10 pm

—œToday on the floor of the Congress of the United States of America, I will call for the Impeachment of the President between 9am & 10am CST,—? Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, said on Twitter. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democratic Rep. Al Green to call for Trump impeachment on House floor

Meghana Kurup · May 17, 2017 1:40 pm

Arnold Schwarzenegger spent Friday afternoon with his "inspirations": former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush. (Twitter)

Arnold Schwarzenegger has lunch with George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush

Meghana Kurup · May 13, 2017 4:32 pm

Southern Texas University gave the Republican senator the boot the day before graduation. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Historically black college cancels John Cornyn’s commencement speech

Anna Giaritelli · May 13, 2017 1:37 am

Texas A&M President Michael K. Young refused to discipline or fire professor Tommy Curry. (iStock photo)

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Texas A&M won’t fire professor who called for killing white people

Ron Meyer · May 11, 2017 4:57 pm

People protest outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after the Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that would allow police to ask about an individual's immigration status. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

ACLU issues ‘travel advisory’ for Texas over ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown

Sean Langille · May 9, 2017 4:08 pm

"Texas has now banned sanctuary cities in the Lone Star State," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ban on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’

The Associated Press · May 8, 2017 12:41 am