Lucio Vasquez
Breaking News Reporter for The Texas NewsroomLucio Vasquez is a breaking news reporter for The Texas Newsroom. Based in Houston, he covers a wide range of urgent stories, from natural disasters and political developments to social justice and criminal justice issues.
A graduate of the University of Houston, Vasquez has built a reputation for swift, accurate coverage of fast-moving events. He can be found on X at and on Instagram at .
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Senate Bill 11, which went into effect on Monday, lets school boards set aside time for voluntary prayer or the reading of religious texts in the classroom. -
These measures touch nearly every aspect of life, from education and healthcare to public safety, property rules and support for first responders. With so many changes coming at once, Texans can expect a variety of noticeable impacts on their daily lives. -
Among the passed proposals is House Bill 1, which seeks to strengthen emergency planning and evacuation procedures at youth camps. -
Dozens of Democrats left the state earlier this month to block a redistricting plan that would add up to five GOP-held congressional seats in Texas. -
It has been more than a week since Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting map. -
Legislative activity continues to stall at the Capitol after more than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan. -
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left to stall a Republican-backed redistricting plan, effectively shutting down legislative business at the Capitol. -
The two lawmakers, Reps. John Bucy of Austin and Ann Johnson of Houston, are among the group that fled the state to prevent a Republican-backed redistricting plan from coming to a vote. -
Identical bills filed in the House and Senate on Monday would scrap the state's long-used standardized test and introduce three shorter tests throughout the school year, with results delivered within 48 hours. -
Severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country nearly wiped out an entire vineyard in Kerrville. It’ll take years to recover.
