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Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
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Things to do in East Texas this weekend
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How One Architect Helps Shape Higher Education’s Future
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U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program Selects Environmental Projects for Implementation in the Border Region in Texas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León
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Texas Executes John Balentine Despite Racist Trial
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Two women reported to police they were attacked in a kidnapping attempt on San Antonio’s West…
SA man says hospital forgot to sedate him during procedure, and he has a drug screening to prove it
A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure…
Aerial footage shows a nearly dry Medina Lake as water level drops below 6% capacity
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Congress presses acting head of FAA on safety lapses and computer system failure
The acting head of the FAA was grilled on Capitol Hill over recent safety lapses and…
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1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
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1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
1 person was killed and 3 others injured in a shooting at an El Paso mall
The shooting happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a…
TPR : The Public’s Radio : TPR
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Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
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Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
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As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
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17 Best Hotels In Austin Texas
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Police in El Paso, Texas, say a second person has been taken into custody following a…
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at Texas shopping mall
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Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood star, dead at 82
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Country legend Johnny Lee adds Cleveland, Texas, to farewell tour
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WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Puts Her Texas Twang On Display With Epic Hank Williams Jr. Cover
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Texas Tech Supporters in Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 50 Biggest Donors
Gordon and Joyce Davis’ $44 million gift to the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural…
Report: Texas’ favorite pie is pecan pie, these Texas eateries have the best in the world
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Willie Nelson Has a Horse Rescue Ranch in the Texas Hill Country
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Shane McAuliffe’s ‘Texas Bucket List’ keeps kicking 10 years later
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Committee seeks public comments on third proposed ethics opinion
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the…
These Texas pie shops are home to the most popular American pies: Report
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25th Annual Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards is this weekend in Houston, Texas Tour Tyler Texas
Written by Milton Wallace visiting writ at the Texas African American Museum. Organizers of top gospel…
Texas darkwave favorite Curse Mackey is back in Tampa on Friday
After taking part in the mammoth Absolution Fest in October 2021, Austin darkwave favorite Curse Mackey…
Ro-Tel: a Rio Grande Valley success story
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State Bar of Texas past President dies at 88
State Bar of Texas Past President James B. Sales, 88, of Houston, died February 11. His…
Veterinarian Excited to Help Build Texas Tech Vet Program
Antu Radhakrishnan considers his role at the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine a dream come…
George Lopez apologizes to rising Texas comedian after backlash
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Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of Texas bail laws in a pushback to reform efforts
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MARATHON MUSIC GROUP & STAFF EARN TWO NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC “INDUSTRY AWARDS”
*Marathon Music Group Also Announces the Addition of Carly Evans as Booking Agent*