10+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) Sen. Perry said he has secured commitments from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and many House and Senate members for a new water funding plan....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (1763+ words) A publicly financed downtown arena for the Spurs is on its way to becoming a reality. About 52% of'Bexar County voters approved devoting up to $311 million in county hotel and rental car tax dollars to help pay for a new $1.3 billion arena to be built at Hemisfair, according to unofficial election results. The stakes were high for the Spurs because the arena financing deal that they worked out with the city and county was contingent upon the passage of Proposition B " the only part of the deal that requires voter approval. About 300 Prop B supporters, most of them dressed in Spurs garb, gathered at River North Icehouse to watch the results come in, alongside Peter'J. Holt, the chairman and managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Centro CEO Trish Centro, center, embraces Birdie, left, and Tom Zuniga as they attend the Win…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago (178+ words) SAN MARCOS " Texas State football'is still within range of bowl eligibility. It simply needs to win out, with ULM being the next obstacle on its path toward six wins. MORE: Texas State football keys to victory over ULM Five Texas State players are returning from suspension, while edge Tymere Jackson is out another game for his role in the incident with Louisiana. Starting cornerback Khamari Terrell is back, along with contributors such as offensive lineman Justin DeLeon and defensive lineman Devarrick Woods.' Here are live updates from Texas State's matchup with ULM. Where:'UFCU Stadium in San Marcos As of Nov. 22 Moneyline: -1100, Texas State, +700 ULM Spread: Texas State, -17.5 Sunny with a high of 74 degrees Fahrenheit starting at 4 p.m., dropping to 63 degrees by 7 p.m. Caleb is the Texas State beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. He began his career as a digital sports…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1348+ words) Democratic state Rep.Salman Bhojani was in Pakistan last month helping his aunt return home from a stay in the hospital when he received an unsettling call from his kids back in Texas. An unmarked car was following them. Bhojani, whose visit coincided with Democrats" walkout last month over redistricting, quickly hired around-the-clock private security that he estimates will cost him thousands of dollars out of pocket, but will at least bring some peace of mind. "If something happens to me, I sort of signed up for it -- that"s the world that we live in today, where elected officials are prone to attacks," Bhojani said. "But involving my family members was something that made me question whether what I'm doing is worth it." Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani, D-Euless speaks during Texas Muslim Capitol Day at the State Capitol,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (181+ words) Texas voters must be registered to vote by Oct. 6, and early voting begins Oct. 20. (Ellen Schmidt for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Are you registered to vote in Texas? Today is the deadline." If you're still not registered, here is all you need to know:" Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote and to submit an address change for the general election. A number of organizations provide a service that allows you to check voter registration, including Rock the Vote. You can verify your voter registration status on the Texas Secretary of State's website. Submit the form to see your voter status, address, county, voter ID number, political party and your voter status. "Active" means you are eligible to vote. Early voting begins Oct. 20. Election day is Nov. 4." To qualify to vote by mail, you must be:…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) One of the best Texas high school football games of Week 7 stars two Austin-area teams meeting Thursday. Westlake will host Austin High School at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and you can watch the game on the'NFHS website. Both teams play in'UIL Class 6A; Westlake'is highly ranked by MaxPreps, with the the Chaps coming in at No. 5 in Texas' biggest classification. Almost a year ago to this date,'Westlake clobbered Austin last year with a 49-7 almost a year ago today, Oct. 9, 2024.' In Week 6,'Westlake (4-1, 1-0) beat a talented'Akins, 66-0. Austin (1-5, 0-2) picked up its first win of the year against Del Valle a few weeks back but lost in Week 6 to Dripping Springs. Westlake head coach Tony Salazar talks to his team after their 52-14 win over Buda Johnson at Burger Stadium Friday November 29, 2024. RELATED: Statesman's top 30 college prospects in Central Texas Here is how you can watch Thursday…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) Texas' tax-free weekend has arrived! Just in time, the back-to-school sales tax holiday is back to help students, teachers and parents prepare for the start of a new school year. So don't forget to check all the supplies off your list and gear up for the upcoming semester. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday and eligible items. When does school start in the Austin area?Start dates for Round Rock, more school districts This year's sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 8 and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10. Qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax when purchased within this period. Most shoes, clothes and school supplies under $100 will be tax-free over the weekend. Shoppers have no limit on the number of eligible items they can purchase. The Texas comptroller lists the following school-related items that will be…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) The 2024 UIL Texas high school football playoffs are here, and a few Central Texas teams are vying for a state title. The tournament runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 21, culminating in state championship games held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. We have made it to the fourth round, or regional finals. STATE-TITLE PICKS FOR EACH CLASS CLEMSON VS SMU: FORMER WESTLAKE QB CADE KLUBNIK LEADS TIGERS TO ACC TITLE, SPOT IN CFP WESTLAKE RIDES DEFENSE TO WIN OVER LAKE TRAVIS North Crowley (14-0) vs. Duncanville (13-0), 3:00 Saturday at Allen's Eagle Stadium GP North Shore (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 2:00 Saturday at Katy's Legacy Stadium More:Westlake rides its playmaking defense to rivalry win over Lake Travis in Class 6A playoffs Southlake Carroll (14-0) vs. Longview (12-2), 2:00 Saturday at Dallas' Ford Stadium Humble Summer Creek (12-2) vs. Austin Vandegrift (13-1), 2:00 Saturday at Waco's McLane Stadium More:Vandegrift dominant in returning…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago (214+ words) SAN ANTONIO "Texas State football is 1-0 afterdefeating Eastern Michigan in the season opener, but UTSA in the Alamodome is set to be a much tougher test. The Bobcats got on the board in the rivalry last season with a 49-10 win. However, the Roadrunners have been one of the most consistent Group of 5 teams since hiring Jeff Traylor in 2020, and put up a fight in their Week 1 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson is making his first-ever road start after a four-touchdown performance last week. The UTSA secondary doesn't consist of world beaters, but Jackson's biggest challenge might be handling the raucous crowd. Meanwhile, UTSA quarterback Owen McCown will face a Texas State secondary that's still full of holes. MORE: Texas State football or UTSA? Bobcats, Roadrunners writers make prediction The game kicks off at…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (549+ words) Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, protests redistricting plans before the hearing of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting at the Capitol in Austin, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Texas Democrats can finally declare victory " in California. Voters in the Golden State on Tuesday overwhelmingly embraced a plan to redraw the state's congressional map to benefit Democrats, a'plan'Democratic'Gov. Gavin Newsom billed as a direct reprisal to Texas Republican's own efforts to give themselves more winnable seats at President Donald Trump's urging. State Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader who led a 15-day quorum break this summer to delay the Texas redistricting effort, said the dramatic action made Democrats nationwide tune in and fight back.' "We took an issue that is probably the most singularly boring issue in politics " redistricting and gerrymandering " and we made the nation care about it," Wu said in an…...