On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And NPR reporter Frank Langfitt talks about recent reporting he's been doing in Houston, interviewing Venezuelans living here.
Under new postal service guidance, Texans shouldn’t wait to send voter registrations or mail-in ballots
The U.S. Postal Service warns it may not postmark mail the same day it takes possession of it. The deadline to register for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2.
Prosecution and defense rest in trial of former Uvalde school police officer
Attorneys have finished presenting evidence in the trial of Adrian Gonzales, charged over his role in the law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary shooting, with closing arguments set to begin.
Texas Supreme Court to hear suit from over 50 cities saying telecom providers get illegal discounts
Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso are among more than 50 cities suing the State of Texas over two laws they say will result in millions in lost revenue from companies that provide cable and telecommunications services to…
Carlos Beltrán, a key figure in Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Beltrán was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with Andruw Jones, center fielders born one day apart who excelled at the plate and with their gloves.
The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas
As President Trump marks one year back in office, his EPA has proposed rolling back key air and climate protections, which experts say has already begun to strain Texas’ air quality and public health.
Abbott expands call for stronger anti-fraud investigations to include Texas Medicaid
In a letter sent to state officials Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants state agencies to investigate the Medicaid program after the Trump administration identified potential fraud in other states. He directed the agencies to…
Texas to defend law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.