Josh Hinkle

1 week ago | kxan.com | Josh Hinkle |Kelly Wiley

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A newly-released arrest report is shedding light on the man connected to a credible threat made against Texas lawmakers planning to attend last weekend's protest at the State Capitol. On Tuesday, Fayette County Attorney James Herbrich provided KXAN with an affidavit detailing the arrest of Robert Leroy Bowers, 45, of Katy by Department of Public Safety troopers.

1 week ago | kxan.com | Josh Hinkle |Kelly Wiley

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas Department of Public Safety says a concerned citizen contacted local authorities to report a man was "on his way to the protest," at the State Capitol in Austin Saturday and was "planning to harm state lawmakers" attending a protest there. The timeline unfolded in a new statement DPS issued Monday, saying it determined the threat was "credible" and closed the Capitol and surrounding grounds out of precaution.

1 week ago | kxan.com | John Thomas |Josh Hinkle

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry continues to be actively involved in policy initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Perry spoke with Josh Hinkle for the June 15, 2025, edition of State of Texas, addressing some of his recent work. Perry is actively promoting the expansion of research into the psychedelic compound ibogaine. He and other supporters believe the compound could help veterans suffering from PTSD and addiction. Texas Gov.

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Julianna Russ |Kelly Wiley |Josh Hinkle

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety said the State Capitol building and grounds were evacuated and closed Saturday after investigators identified a credible threat to state lawmakers planning to attend a “No Kings” protest that evening. Shortly before 5 p.m. when the protest was set to begin, the agency confirmed to KXAN it had one person in custody in connection to the threat, arrested during a traffic stop by a DPS trooper in La Grange.

1 week ago | kxan.com | Adam Schwager |Josh Hinkle |Sam Stark |Abigail Jones

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Immigration enforcement operations targeting worksites have led to arrests and deportations of workers across the country. Some of the people caught up in the raids have been working in the U.S. for years. The action sparked protests in cities around the country, including in Texas. But the backlash to the immigration crackdown goes deeper than protests in the streets. Businesses and farmers have also pushed back.