http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news RSS Feed for KHOU - News - Texas News - Austin News en-us Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:58 GMT 2013-06-17T19:57:58Z en-us http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/211736451.html There's been yet another very public "oops" moment for Texas Gov. Rick Perry as he considers another run for the White House. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:58 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/211736451.html 2013-06-17T19:57:58Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Victims-identified-son-charged-in-Travis-County-double-homicide-209007181.html Travis County officials have identified the victims discovered Friday afternoon at 23006 Hog Eye Road near Elgin. Sun, 26 May 2013 20:49:32 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Victims-identified-son-charged-in-Travis-County-double-homicide-209007181.html 2013-05-26T20:49:32Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Travis-County-DA-convicted-of-DWI-not-tied-to-hit-and-run-211685571.html Officials say there is no evidence that a Central Texas prosecutor who was convicted of driving while intoxicated was involved in a hit-and-run accident that happened the same night she was arrested. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:17:53 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Travis-County-DA-convicted-of-DWI-not-tied-to-hit-and-run-211685571.html 2013-06-15T18:17:53Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Texas-lawmakers-review-laws-after-West-plant-blast-211685961.html A Texas lawmaker says the state may need new laws and regulations regarding the safe handling of hazardous materials after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West highlighted the dangers. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:21:54 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Texas-lawmakers-review-laws-after-West-plant-blast-211685961.html 2013-06-15T18:21:54Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-signs-Merry-Christmas-bill-into-law-211462241.html Christmas may be six-plus months away, but it’s already on the minds of Gov. Rick Perry and many in the state Legislature. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:26:35 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-signs-Merry-Christmas-bill-into-law-211462241.html 2013-06-13T21:26:35Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Galveston-wants-straight-answer-from-General-Land-Office-211563531.html More than two months after the city’s share of federal disaster recovery money was frozen by the state’s general land office, the city council is beginning to agitate for different ways the money may be released. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:01:10 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Galveston-wants-straight-answer-from-General-Land-Office-211563531.html 2013-06-14T16:01:10Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Cousin-testifies-in-Zoey-Belcher-custody-hearing-211468811.html A Texas woman seeking custody of her slain cousin’s baby says she doesn’t blame the family of Kansas City Chiefs player Javon Belcher for shootings that left the little girl an orphan. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:01:42 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Cousin-testifies-in-Zoey-Belcher-custody-hearing-211468811.html 2013-06-13T22:01:42Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Texas-Senators-meet-to-consider-abortion-restrictions-211465041.html Texas senators are hearing testimony on whether to place more restrictions on when, where and how women can get abortions. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:38:54 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Texas-Senators-meet-to-consider-abortion-restrictions-211465041.html 2013-06-13T21:38:54Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-says-no-more-items-for-special-session-211424061.html Gov. Rick Perry said he will not be adding any more items to the special legislative session under way in Austin. Perry spoke while signing a bill Thursday that will allow students and teachers to use religious greetings in public schools. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:56:52 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-says-no-more-items-for-special-session-211424061.html 2013-06-13T17:56:52Z http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-likens-federal-phone-surveillance-to-China-210658641.html Gov. Rick Perry has criticized the Obama administration with some of the harshest language since his failed run for president—suggesting he may be gearing up for another White House bid. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:20:46 GMT http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/austin-news/Perry-likens-federal-phone-surveillance-to-China-210658641.html 2013-06-08T03:20:46Z