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COVID-19 April 2 Updates: Texas Education Agency Won't Rate Schools, Amazon To Stream SXSW Films

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Thursday, April 2. Read live updates from Friday here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of…

A woman in a mask and gloves looks out from Altered State in the Domain

COVID-19 May 1 Updates: Austin Issues Guidance On New State Rules, Businesses Start To Reopen

We'll be updating this story throughout the day Friday with the latest local news on the coronavirus pandemic. If you'd like to go through a roundup of…

Darlene Hess, left, and Deedra Bouline bag oranges during a North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank drive-thru food distribution event Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church in Lewisville.

En Texas hay más hambre que todos los demás estados, excepto Arkansas

Casi 1 de cada 6 hogares tejanos sufre inseguridad alimentaria, una cifra significativamente superior a la media nacional. Esto supone 1.7 millones de hogares en Texas, unos 300,000 más que el año anterior.

'I Am Convinced That We Can Make A Difference,' Pope Tells Congress

In a nearly hourlong speech, Pope Francis called for action on climate change, encouraged empathy for immigrants and advocated for the poor. He also said he supports abolishing the death penalty.

Former Vice President Joe Biden hasn't hidden his presidential aspirations since leaving office in 2017, and didn't appear deterred by accusations of inappropriate contact over the past several weeks either.

Biden Launches 2020 Campaign As Rescue Mission For America's 'Soul'

The 76-year-old former vice president focused on President Trump's response to Charlottesville in his announcement. He enters the presidential race with renewed scrutiny of his decades in public life.

Attorney General William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday about the special counsel report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Barr, After Acrimonious Day In Congress, Says He'll Skip Another One On Thursday

After hours of sometimes tough back-and-forth on Wednesday in the Senate, Attorney General William Barr declined to appear before a hearing scheduled on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee.

Is This City Hall's Most Powerful Leader Under Austin's Change to 10-1?

This article was co-produced with KUT News’ Joy Diaz as part of an ongoing City of Austin reporting partnership between In Fact Daily and KUT. Listen to…

The PBF Energy refinery in Paulsboro, N.J., uses toxic chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid. Rather than using "inherently safer" design methods, the industry says, other safety measures are taken to prevent accidents like the one in West, Texas.

After Deadly Chemical Plant Disasters, There's Little Action

Proposals for chemical plants to use "inherently safer" design practices have been blocked by industry executives and their allies in Congress, despite deadly accidents and the risk of a potential terrorist attack that could harm an entire community or city.

An H-E-B employee delivers groceries to a customer's car as part of the store's curbside pickup service.

COVID-19 April 22 Updates: Loan Program For Small Businesses Opens, Workforce Solutions Posts Jobs

This post has local news on the coronavirus pandemic from Wednesday, April 22. Read Thursday's live updates here. If you'd like to go through a roundup of…

As Restrictions In Texas Loosen, These Austin Bars Say They'll Reopen In Their Own Phases

Texas bars can reopen at 25% capacity today – just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Even with the limited number of customers, it’s a good opportunity to…

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