Source: Office of TX Attorney General Ken Paxton10:38 AM, Jan 13, 2021SAN ANTONIO, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot. Each charge constitutes a felony under the Texas Election Code. Rodriguez was exposed in a Project Veritas video last fall while she engaged in vote harvesting leading up to the 2020 election. The Election Fraud Division of the Office of the Attorney General reviewed dozens of hours of...…Source: Office of TX Attorney General Ken Paxton10:38 AM, Jan 13, 2021SAN ANTONIO, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot. Each charge constitutes a felony under the Texas Election Code. Rodriguez was exposed in a Project Veritas video last fall while she engaged in vote harvesting leading up to the 2020 election. The Election Fraud Division of the Office of the Attorney General reviewed dozens of hours of...WW…

Saul Loeb/Getty Images/Saul Loeb/Getty Images1:05 PM, Feb 20, 2021UPDATE: Governor Greg Abbott announced Feb. 22 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an additional 31 Texas counties to be added to the President's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.Counties included in this approval are Anderson, Austin, Bosque, Bowie, Burnet, Cherokee, Colorado, Erath, Fannin, Freestone, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Hill, Houston, Hunt, Jackson, Jim Wells, Jones, Limestone, Lubbock, Medina, Milam, Navarro, Rusk, Taylor, Tom Green, Val Verde, Washington,...…Saul Loeb/Getty Images/Saul Loeb/Getty Images1:05 PM, Feb 20, 2021UPDATE: Governor Greg Abbott announced Feb. 22 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an additional 31 Texas counties to be added to the President's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.Counties included in this approval are Anderson, Austin, Bosque, Bowie, Burnet, Cherokee, Colorado, Erath, Fannin, Freestone, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Hill, Houston, Hunt, Jackson, Jim Wells, Jones, Limestone, Lubbock, Medina, Milam, Navarro, Rusk, Taylor, Tom Green, Val Verde, Washington,...WW…

11:45 AM, Feb 19, 2021PORTLAND, Or. — Tucked in a neighborhood just outside of Portland’s downtown, you’ll find . The private community college is an alternative school where students are challenged to develop who they are as they develop future career plans.The two-year program ends with an Associate Degree, but as the name of this small college will tell you, the lessons in this classroom meet more than common education standards.“It’s more tools for life than it is just academics,” said student Keyanna Kahey.Kahey is about to graduate and find a job in creative arts: a dream...…11:45 AM, Feb 19, 2021PORTLAND, Or. — Tucked in a neighborhood just outside of Portland’s downtown, you’ll find . The private community college is an alternative school where students are challenged to develop who they are as they develop future career plans.The two-year program ends with an Associate Degree, but as the name of this small college will tell you, the lessons in this classroom meet more than common education standards.“It’s more tools for life than it is just academics,” said student Keyanna Kahey.Kahey is about to graduate and find a job in creative arts: a dream...WW…

NewsLocal News7:29 PM, Oct 04, 2023WACO, Texas — Between the debate over more aid spending for Ukraine to the border crisis, to inflation and the economy, congress has no shortage of issues to tackle.But finding a new speaker for the U.S. House of Representatives is now priority one.“I’m not for chaos. This is what happens,” Rep. Pete Sessions told 25 News in an interview Wednesday.The Republican from the Waco area said he wasn’t “shocked” about the vote Tuesday night to oust former Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, but emphasized there are far more pressing issues than inner-party...…NewsLocal News7:29 PM, Oct 04, 2023WACO, Texas — Between the debate over more aid spending for Ukraine to the border crisis, to inflation and the economy, congress has no shortage of issues to tackle.But finding a new speaker for the U.S. House of Representatives is now priority one.“I’m not for chaos. This is what happens,” Rep. Pete Sessions told 25 News in an interview Wednesday.The Republican from the Waco area said he wasn’t “shocked” about the vote Tuesday night to oust former Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, but emphasized there are far more pressing issues than inner-party...WW…

NewsLocal NewsKXXV4:32 PM, Oct 04, 2023HILL COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for information from the public regarding a hit-and-run that killed a 42-year-old woman on FM 933 this week.According to DPS, a vehicle was traveling southbound near CR 1221, north of Whitney, and fled the scene.The incident "may have occurred on or after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, but before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4," authorities said."Anyone who may have spotted or may have information regarding this crash should contact the Hill County Sheriff’s Office at 254-582-5313."25...…NewsLocal NewsKXXV4:32 PM, Oct 04, 2023HILL COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for information from the public regarding a hit-and-run that killed a 42-year-old woman on FM 933 this week.According to DPS, a vehicle was traveling southbound near CR 1221, north of Whitney, and fled the scene.The incident "may have occurred on or after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, but before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4," authorities said."Anyone who may have spotted or may have information regarding this crash should contact the Hill County Sheriff’s Office at 254-582-5313."25...WW…

HometownBell County25 News3:04 PM, Oct 04, 2023BELL COUNTY, Texas — Kyle Setterlund, a former Central Texas firefighter, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child in Bell County, and one count of indecency with a child/sexual contact in Williamson County.On Sept. 26, Setterlund was initially charged with two counts out of Bell County, and upon further investigation and the review of additional evidence, the sheriff's department was able to identify two additional victims.According to authorities, the first two charges stemmed "from an investigation in which...…HometownBell County25 News3:04 PM, Oct 04, 2023BELL COUNTY, Texas — Kyle Setterlund, a former Central Texas firefighter, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child in Bell County, and one count of indecency with a child/sexual contact in Williamson County.On Sept. 26, Setterlund was initially charged with two counts out of Bell County, and upon further investigation and the review of additional evidence, the sheriff's department was able to identify two additional victims.According to authorities, the first two charges stemmed "from an investigation in which...WW…

HometownTexasPayments resumed this month after SCOTUS ruled the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan unconstitutional. For many, the pause meant the difference between saving and making ends meet.Julius Shieh/The Texas TribunePriscilla Lugo, an alumna of the University of Texas at Austin, stands at a campus building in Austin on Monday. As student loan repayments resume, Lugo is bracing for the financial adjustments she’ll have to make.6:34 AM, Oct 04, 2023Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas...…HometownTexasPayments resumed this month after SCOTUS ruled the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan unconstitutional. For many, the pause meant the difference between saving and making ends meet.Julius Shieh/The Texas TribunePriscilla Lugo, an alumna of the University of Texas at Austin, stands at a campus building in Austin on Monday. As student loan repayments resume, Lugo is bracing for the financial adjustments she’ll have to make.6:34 AM, Oct 04, 2023Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas...WW…

News25 News10:23 AM, Oct 04, 2023UPDATEMidway ISD confirmed to 25 News that Anderson is on paid administrative leave while the school investigates the situation. ORIGINAL STORYMidway ISD has announced that Head Football Coach Shane Anderson is on leave. "Coach Anderson will be away from the football program while the district looks into a non-student-related personal situation," wrote Dr. Chris Allen, Midway ISD superintendent. 25 News has reached out to staff for additional information. This is a developing story, and will be updated as more information is available.Copyright 2023...…News25 News10:23 AM, Oct 04, 2023UPDATEMidway ISD confirmed to 25 News that Anderson is on paid administrative leave while the school investigates the situation. ORIGINAL STORYMidway ISD has announced that Head Football Coach Shane Anderson is on leave. "Coach Anderson will be away from the football program while the district looks into a non-student-related personal situation," wrote Dr. Chris Allen, Midway ISD superintendent. 25 News has reached out to staff for additional information. This is a developing story, and will be updated as more information is available.Copyright 2023...WW…

Scripps Only Content10:36 PM, Jan 10, 2021KILLEEN, TX — The Killeen Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating after a man was shot and killed by an officer during a psychiatric call. Around 5:29 p.m on Sunday, January 10, officers with the Killeen Police Department were dispatched to the 1600 block of Carrollton Avenue for a 911 call in reference to a psychiatric call. When an officer arrived, he encountered an "emotionally distressed man."According to the department, the officer initially used his "conducted energy weapon," which was ineffective. The officer then...…Scripps Only Content10:36 PM, Jan 10, 2021KILLEEN, TX — The Killeen Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating after a man was shot and killed by an officer during a psychiatric call. Around 5:29 p.m on Sunday, January 10, officers with the Killeen Police Department were dispatched to the 1600 block of Carrollton Avenue for a 911 call in reference to a psychiatric call. When an officer arrived, he encountered an "emotionally distressed man."According to the department, the officer initially used his "conducted energy weapon," which was ineffective. The officer then...WW…