Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom
Breaking News Reporter for The Texas NewsroomLucio Vasquez is a breaking news reporter for The Texas Newsroom. Based in Houston, he covers a wide range of urgent stories, from natural disasters and political developments to social justice and criminal justice issues.
A graduate of the University of Houston, Vasquez has built a reputation for swift, accurate coverage of fast-moving events. He can be found on X at and on Instagram at .
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Senate Bill 17, which took effect in September, bars people with citizenship, permanent residence or political ties to China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from acquiring most types of real estate in Texas. -
The North Texas doctors are accused of illegally providing gender-affirming care to minors and falsifying records to cover it up. -
The report found that road investments have saved Texas households more than $18 billion over the past decade and helped prevent over 3,500 traffic deaths. -
Senate Bill 10, which requires public schools to display the biblical text in classrooms, has sparked multiple legal challenges from civil liberties groups. -
David Richardson, who had no background in emergency management when he was appointed in May, served just six months in the job. -
This comes about a month after President Donald Trump claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism in children, despite no conclusive evidence linking the drug to the condition. -
The Trump administration recently announced it would quadruple Argentine beef imports to lower grocery prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers, including Miller. -
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Texas is now lower than it was a year ago. -
The Secretary of State鈥檚 Office has sent the names of potential noncitizens to county officials, who must now verify each voter鈥檚 eligibility. -
The lawsuit argues the App Store Accountability Act violates the First Amendment by limiting access to protected speech. -
Lawmakers say the committee will examine the state's preparation and response, along with the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The historic flooding led to more than 130 deaths. -
Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year.
