AUSTIN — Texans doubled down in 2019 against having a state income tax, voting for a revamped ban on one in November. Now, if the state ever wants to establish a personal income tax, two-thirds of the Texas House and Senate must vote to repeal the constitutional amendment banning one and call a statewide election to let voters decide. But without …

AUSTIN — Three professors and 14 staff members at the University of Texas at Austin have been found in violation of school policies against sexual misconduct since 2017, according to records released Thursday. The university released a summary of employee violations since November 2017 to the media and others who submitted open records requests. In addition to one professor who …

  HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Richard and Morgan Terry were excited about celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary when the couple received devastating news: Richard was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Richard passed away two weeks later. “He almost made it to 48,” said long-time friend Reagan Dekeyzer. She said Richard was a Star Wars fanatic and always wore Star …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released dramatic body camera footage of a December 30 shooting. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the video shows how tourniquets can prove lifesaving during shootings. He praised Deputy Donnie Landry for his quick thinking. He said Landry’s decision to apply the tourniquet saved a man’s life. “The 19-year-old man later told investigators …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Former Houston Police Officer Gerald Goines made an appearance in court this afternoon, though it wasn’t for the murder charges against him. Goines was subpoenaed to testify in a hearing about Otis Mallet, a man who claims he was wrongly convicted of drug possession because Goines lied multiple times while handling the case. Mallet spent two …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for rodeo lovers! RodeoHouston announced its star-studded concert lineup Thursday night, which includes Willie Nelson, Gwen Stefani, Luke Bryan and more. READ MORE: From Willie Nelson to Gwen Stefani: Here’s the rodeo’s 2020 concert lineup Gwen Stefani and Willie Nelson are just two of the top stars performing …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston is expecting high winds, hail and tornado chances Friday afternoon. Ahead of the severe weather, officials are encouraging people to prepare. Francisco Sanchez with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management encourages everyone to bring in items that could easily be picked up by wind. 🚨 Severe Weather, Strong Winds Expected Overnight Friday🚨 🐕 Bring …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ready to rodeo with country, latin pop, hip-hop and K-pop? RodeoHouston has announced its 2020 concert lineup, which will feature 17 star performers. RODEOHOUSTON ✔@RODEOHOUSTON ICYMI: Here are the first 17 artists of the official 2020 #RODEOHOUSTON entertainer lineup! Tickets on sale Thursday, Jan. 16! 3,834 6:15 AM – Jan 10, 2020 Twitter Ads info and …

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — Parents are demanding answers after video shows their toddler flipping out of her crib while at daycare. Tori and Adam Lamb say their 16-month-old daughter Torah’s arm was fractured in two places. She took a nasty fall at her Pearland daycare last month. “It’s really upsetting,” said Tori. “Her arm was hurting.” The parents say they …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An officer-involved shooting occurred in southeast Houston. It happened around 1:22 p.m. Thursday. According to Chief Art Acevedo, two officers, who are a part of a gang-unit, were assigned to go undercover in the 8000 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard, which he described as a ‘high-intensity’ drug trafficking area. Houston Police ✔@houstonpolice HPD Chief @artacevedo …