AUSTIN — Nearly a year after offering up a hefty bounty for evidence of voter fraud in the wake of Donald Trump’s loss, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has handed out his first reward. But instead of going to an informant who smoked out fraud by Democrats, Patrick’s five-figure payout went to a progressive poll worker in Pennsylvania whose tip led to a …

Decades ago, a small boy from the Fair Park area would ride his bike 4 or 5 miles to buy fresh produce for his mom. Years later, he is giving back to the community that raised him and making healthy food more accessible to all. Certainly much closer than miles away. “Growing up, it was me, my mom, sister and …

Several Dallas council members on Wednesday said they’re concerned that despite the 2020 census results showing the city’s population increasing, there could be many who weren’t counted at all. The city doesn’t have an estimate of how many people weren’t included in the latest tally. Dallas is in the beginning stages of its redistricting process, which uses the census numbers to …

WASHINGTON — As the noon ET deadline fast approaches, Texas has only a few hours left to respond to the Justice Department’s emergency application asking the Supreme Court to block the state’s six-week abortion ban. The Thursday deadline also applies to any person or group looking to submit a brief with additional information or insight regarding the case to the …

Despite a weak cold front that moved through North Texas Thursday morning, it will be dry and unseasonably warm with lower humidity and highs in the 80s. The overall weather theme the next several days will be warmer than normal. Much of Friday looks dry, although spotty showers or a stray storm can’t be ruled out, mainly north of the …

On the floor of the Legislature, lawmakers brandished a small picture book. Republican legislators’ sudden interest in the title – Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness – appeared to stem from complaints from Highland Park families. Texas lawmakers touted the book — a story about racial justice and racism told from a white child’s perspective — as justification for a vague …

With the White House detailing plans Wednesday for distributing COVID-19 shots to young children, health-care providers and parents across North Texas can begin preparing for the possibility of inoculating 5- to 11-year-olds in early November.. The Biden administration’s announcement comes ahead of the expected expansion of Pfizer-BioNTech’s emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Areas of dense fog Thursday morning could slow you down on the roads. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m., so give yourself some extra time for your commute. If you’re hoping for some cooler fall weather, you’re going to have to sweat it out for several more days before those hopes become …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In observation of LGBTQ+ History Month, spoke with three BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community leaders about their experiences as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming and/or queer people. This is the first in a three-part series. Ian Haddock says there weren’t too many expectations on his shoulders as he grew up in a close-knit …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Imagine Texas in the 1950s and 60s. Police raids were common at gay and lesbian bars. Gay sex was illegal, and so was cross-dressing. “Families would disown you. Your friends would disown you. I personally helped pick up people out of alleys that were dying and had nowhere to go,” said Houstonian Skip Willett. “It was …