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From cowboy boots to horned lizards, Texas makes a statement with its unique traditions and a strong sense of pride among its ...

In today’s edition … Texas Democrats see cause for excitement ... Two big retirements from Congress … but first … ...

A light layer of Saharan dust is expected to drift along the Texas Gulf Coast by Sunday, bringing hazy skies, reduced air ...

Snopes found another 2023 report by the Daily Mail that included the map with a caption saying it was from 2002 and was the ...

Starbase, the new SpaceX city in South Texas, approved a new zoning ordinance this week. Some properties are now designated ...

Those taking effect immediately range from enhancing the state’s water infrastructure to addressing education issues, including grades in K-12 and higher education.

See map According to the Star-Telegram, 14 campuses are being considered for closure over the next four school years, along with four that have already been approved for closure or consolidation.

A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban "non-human behavior" in public schools, such as barking, meowing and other animal-like practices commonly used by furries. The Forbidding Unlawful ...

HOUSTON — Texas is bracing for a series of extreme weather events, ranging from wildfires in West Texas to freezing temperatures across the state. It could be the coldest weather event in the ...

Texas had highest number of uninsured residents in 2023 according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Bryant said Republicans who are beholden to wealthy donors are to blame for these problems.

According to the map, the hardest hit counties will be Red River, Lamar, Fannin, Grayson, Delta, Hopkins, Hunt and Collins, where 6 to 7 inches are forecast. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan ...