A Leander woman was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion connected to the theft of more than $1 million from an Austin-area school serving children with special needs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Texas House committee voted Friday to impose nearly $422,000 in financial penalties on Democratic lawmakers who broke quorum in August to block consideration of a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan, according to committee proceedings.
Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas reached a new contract agreement Saturday after more than eight months of negotiations, restoring in-network access for patients covered under the insurer’s plans.
Businesses in Paris expect a significant economic boost from Canadian singer Celine Dion’s upcoming concert series, with officials estimating hundreds of millions of euros in additional spending tied to the performances scheduled for September and October.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala will face Filipina-Canadian Leylah Fernandez on Monday in the opening round of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, marking their first meeting on the Women’s Tennis Association tour.
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement Sunday after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan’s capital, leaving a two-week ceasefire in place but without a broader deal to end their ongoing conflict.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Sunday that fuel prices will decrease starting Tuesday, April 14, with diesel, gasoline, and kerosene all set for significant rollbacks, following earlier projections from the Department of Energy.
The Texas State Board of Education gave initial approval to changes in public school social studies curriculum standards and an updated reading list that includes content from and about the Christian Bible, according to proceedings held this week.
The San Antonio Zoo announced the arrival of a new giraffe named Jasiri, a one-year-old female now living in the Naylor Savanna habitat.
The Philippine government asked Meta Platforms Inc. to strengthen measures against the spread of false and misleading content on Facebook, citing risks to public order and national security amid global fuel supply concerns, according to a joint government letter dated April 10, 2026.