BBC News' The Context for 9/1/25 interviews Paul FlahiveThe Context invited investigative journalist Paul Flahive on to speak about the attempted deportation of dozens of Guatemalan children from Texas. Sep 01 25September 01, 2025Video at BBC News
Texas Children’s detransition clinic opens after $10M settlementThe Houston hospital agreed to open the clinic and pay $10 million to resolve state and federal claims alleging improper billing for gender-related care. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas judges block student loan debt relief agreementsBorrowers who won federal support for loan relief still faced trials and denials in Western District of Texas bankruptcy court. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at statesman.com
‘Too little, too late’: 41-month sentence in $1M fraud of University of Austin founder LonsdaleA federal judge called John Robison’s fraud 'brazen' before sentencing him to 41 months for a $1 million scheme involving Joe Lonsdale. Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas admits it hasn't met foster care court orders, but wants federal oversight to end anywayA new filing says Texas is using the wrong legal standard while safety problems remain in foster care. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at statesman.com
BYD seeks $61.7 million from Austin truckmaker Einride as questions grow about its futureThe request follows a $61.7 million arbitration award over an electric-truck deal as the Austin-based company faces questions about its finances and plans. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at statesman.com
Flock Safety sued over sex discrimination, retaliation claimsMegan Deterling alleges she received fewer, lower-quality accounts than her male peers and was fired after complaining about sex discrimination. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at statesman.com
Elon Musk settles Austin lawsuit over $1 million voter sweepstakesElon Musk and America PAC settled an Austin federal lawsuit over a $1 million voter sweepstakes in 2024. Settlement terms were not disclosed. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas workers say quartz left them with lung damage. Insurers want outTwo cases filed by Liberty Insurance seek to avoid coverage for Texas clients facing hundreds of lawsuits alleging silicosis linked to quartz countertops. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at statesman.com
Austin's StoryBuilt saga nears end as receivership heads to hearingMost StoryBuilt clawback cases are being dismissed, leaving the receiver's future and creditor recoveries in question. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at statesman.com
Austin gun-rights advocate Michael Cargill gets 'one more chance' in bankruptcy caseAustin gun-rights advocate Michael Cargill must meet strict court deadlines after his bankruptcy case was reinstated. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at statesman.com
Faith Baptist Church added to federal lawsuit over former pastorFourteen plaintiffs allege Faith Baptist Church bears responsibility after child sexual abuse material was found in former pastor David Walther's possession. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at statesman.com
Austin's Mike Ayala settles SEC case over Wavemark CapitalMike Ayala promised guaranteed returns, but the SEC says Wavemark bought no mobile homes and used investor money for other expenses. Sep 24 26September 24, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas must air-condition its prisons by end of 2029, federal judge rulesA federal judge ruled heat in Texas prisons violates the Eighth Amendment and ordered TDCJ to install air conditioning by the end of 2029. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas leads the US in ICE arrests as Austin shooting draws scrutinyThe shooting of Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez happened after a surge in ICE arrests in Austin this summer. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at statesman.com
The Island on Lake Travis faces safety concerns, rising repair costsAt The Island on Lake Travis, concerns about the building's condition are growing as owners debate how much repairs will cost. Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at statesman.com
Tesla, SpaceX sue Illinois nanotech company over Terafab chip factory nameTera-print claims Tesla and SpaceX’s Terafab project could confuse consumers with its Tera-Fab laboratory printers. Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at statesman.com
Millions in assets, few details: Records reveal alleged Austin drug ring leader's background.A federal indictment names 14 defendants in an Austin marijuana case, while forfeiture filings list luxury vehicles, aircraft and cash. Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at statesman.com
FBI drops probe of Austin's StoryBuilt after DOJ declines prosecutionThe Justice Department declined to pursue charges tied to StoryBuilt's collapse, prompting the FBI to close its investigation of the Austin homebuilder. Sep 15 26September 15, 2026Article at statesman.com
Austin drug case: DEA seeks yacht, planes and Lake Travis mansionFederal filings tie an alleged Austin drug organization to cash, aircraft, yachts, luxury cars, firearms and a Lake Travis property. Sep 08 26September 08, 2026Article at statesman.com
Texas judge denies hemp businesses’ delta-8 TRO requestHemp businesses say Texas regulators are enforcing an undefined trace-amounts standard in a way that ignores Legislature's intent. Sep 07 26September 07, 2026Article at statesman.com