Civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block portions of a Texas law that would criminalize illegal border crossing under state authority, after a federal appeals court lifted an earlier injunction that had paused enforcement.
Leaders of the Life in the City (LITC) United Methodist Church in South Austin reported vandalism at their property ahead of Sunday morning services, including damage to a Pride mural and the display of hateful messages targeting the LGBTQ community and the church.
The San Antonio Public Library is hosting a series of Star Wars-themed events across multiple branches this week to celebrate “May the Fourth,” offering activities for children and adults that include crafts, trivia, and movie screenings.
Rapper Kid Cudi removed singer M.I.A. from his “Rebel Ragers” tour after she made remarks during a performance in Dallas that prompted audience backlash and online criticism, he said on social media.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday proposed a set of structural budget changes, including new fees and departmental restructuring, to address a projected general fund deficit of more than $200 million in the 2027 fiscal year.
Texas has allocated $4 million to develop a real-time flood warning system for the Hill Country region following the July 4, 2025 flooding that killed more than 130 people, including nearly 30 children, state officials and researchers said.
Pop singer Britney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday to reckless driving involving alcohol under a plea agreement in Ventura County, California, resolving a driving under the influence case and allowing her to avoid jail time, according to court officials and her attorney.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto warned the public on Tuesday about the spread of AI-generated videos that use his face and voice to promote investment and romance scams, urging residents to verify online content and avoid fraudulent schemes.
LONDON — Arsenal F.C. will host Atlético Madrid at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, with a place in the final at stake after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala will face Poland’s Magdalena Frech in the round of 128 of the Italian Open on Wednesday (Manila time) as she begins her campaign in the Rome-based tournament.