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Patricia LimThe Texas Newsroom compiled the numbers from the 89th legislative session and found out which lawmakers filed the most bills, and how many of those are going to become law. In essence, we’ve put together a brief overview of which Texas legislator was the most effective at passing bills. -
Leila Saidane/KUT NewsJust 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ and Kerr counties.
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A disaster recovery center is opening Friday at the Williamson County EMS North Campus in Georgetown. People affected by floods in both Williamson and AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ counties are now eligible for federal assistance from FEMA. -
Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers. -
In a Facebook post Tuesday, Mitchell said he's looking to return to work in the private sector. The city will hold a special election to fill the seat for the one year remaining of his term. -
Maranatha Christian Center has become a donation center and a safe space for Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant communities at a time when an increased presence of law enforcement has put many on edge. -
A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk. -
State Sen. Angela Paxton, the attorney general’s wife, asked last week for the records to be sealed. A new judge brought on after the initial judge recused herself granted the request. -
The Swedish company held a grand opening for its new, small-format store in San Marcos on Wednesday. People lined up overnight to be among the first to enter the 35,000-square-foot facility. -
Austin has dozens of low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains. But money is tight and the city is only able to upgrade one every three years or so. -
The balanced budget includes money for public safety, homelessness, park maintenance and the new infrastructure academy � but also includes an increase of fees and cuts to overtime. -
Residents in the Big Sandy Creek neighborhood say it could take months to return the area back to normal. More hands on deck will help speed up the process.
