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Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the Texas Capitol Saturday afternoon.

Texas DPS said it “identified a credible threat toward state lawmakers planning to attend” the demonstration at the state Capitol Saturday evening.

Lawmakers pass a bill to keep cellphones out of Texas classrooms. If signed by the governor, devices would be stored all day during school. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.

Texas lawmakers pass bill to ban phones in school; awaits Gov. Abbott’s decision.

With time running out in Austin, a social media ban for minors likely fails while age verification for app downloads and increased homestead exemptions move forward. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the latest.

The State of Texas could ban social media for anyone under the age of 18. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan takes a look at one of the most far-reaching proposals still in the works in Austin.

Texas House postpones vote on THC as lawmakers consider near-total product ban.

Texas lawmakers are poised to decide whether to ban or regulate THC products, with a House vote expected tonight amid mounting pressure from the Senate. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the story.

Did you know that Dallas-Fort Worth, home to over 8 million people, is sinking?

North Texas residents are among roughly 34 million Americans whose cities are sinking into the Earth, according to a new report published in the journal Nature Cities.

Texas leaders agree on plan to cut property, business taxes using state surplus funds.

Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doechii and more will headline the Austin-based music festival.

The investigation continues into the developer of the East Plano Islamic Center. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

An FBI warning to remain vigilant of attacks on Tesla cars and charging stations comes as “incendiary” devices were found Monday at a Texas showroom.

The FBI is warning the public to remain vigilant when it comes to a rising number of attacks on Tesla vehicles. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.

Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

If a proposal passes in Austin this spring, students in public and charter schools will be banned from using cell phones for the entire school day. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan reports Texans spoke their minds about the idea in a public hearing Tuesday morning.

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the Austin, Texas-based prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion.

A truck tractor failed to slow causing several vehicles to crash on I35. Five people died and 11 others were hospitalized. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the latest. 

Federal authorities are investigating deadly pileup that happened in Austin on Thursday.