A proposed new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending…
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Louisiana-Lafayette nets 64-58 win over Texas St. in semis
Led by Jordan Brown’s 18 points, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Texas State Bobcats 64-58…
LOUISIANA 64, TEXAS STATE 58
FGFTRebTEXAS ST.MinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSMartin263-40-03-7056Morgan143-80-00-3016Drinnon393-60-00-2137Harrell364-133-40-02012Mason324-113-42-20111Ceaser285-70-02-100410Love143-60-01-4026Davis100-20-00-0000Sykes10-00-00-0010Totals20025-576-88-2831758 Percentages: FG .439, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 2-11, .182 (Drinnon 1-1, Harrell 1-4,…
MDC to vote on $3.24M in incentives for wastewater project
The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the… The Midland Development…
Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle
PARIS (AP) — Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — unions are…
Resolution Censuring Congressman Tony Gonzales by the Republican Party of Texas
The Republican Party of Texas supports the pending “Keep Nine Amendment” as filed in the United…
President Biden could soon ban all Americans from using TikTok over its cybersecurity risks and ties with China Jalyn Smoot
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday to give President Joe Biden…
Empty Shelves and Closed Doors: National Retail Chains Shutting Down More Locations in Texas Ash Jurberg
Over 800 retail stores are being closed across the nation, and Texas is one of the…
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…
Texas state girls basketball final schedule, scores, recaps
Lipan, Holliday, Nazareth claim state UIL basketball championships Aaron Doster/AP The state of Texas’ girls basketball…
House counters Senate proposals on property taxes, border security
House bills on property tax relief, border security to drop AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the…
Texas Education Agency would have new power to enforce school safety plans under Senate bill
The bill, introduced months after the Uvalde school shooting, also allocates more funds to the state’s…
3,000 Asians in Texas had their driver’s licenses sent to a criminal group. They want answers.
Through a state website, the group obtained the licenses with Asian names to sell to undocumented…
American Cancer Society backs bills increasing access to biomarker testing
Health and Human Services Committee, which includes state Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland),… In late February, state…
$1 million in federal funding for mental health training to benefit Travis County residents
Post Content The program will be in partnership with Texas State University, who will help lead…
Texas Government Offers $96 Million in Relief Funds for Rent and Utility Bills: Find Out How to Apply Ash Jurberg
$96 million in rent relief funds are available, but you will need to act quickly, as…
Q&A: Kevin Denmark, VP of Client Partnerships, discusses Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health
March 1st marked the official launch of Beacon Health Options’ rebranding as Carelon Behavioral Health. As…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
My Five Cents….. by Texas State Senator Robert Nichols
On March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day! On that day in 1836, a delegate from…
These Texas DAs refused to prosecute abortion. Republican lawmakers want them stopped
The Texas GOP is pushing a bill that would punish district attorneys who set a policy…
Tesla gets $330M tax deal for Nevada expansion, truck plant
The $330 million figure remained secret until Monday. LAS VEGAS — Tesla won more than $330…
Texas Republicans head to CPAC
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak. OXON HILL, Md. — One of the biggest…
Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays
Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…
Man charged with threatening Jewish Michigan officials
Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was a target A man has been charged with using…
Texas Independence Day: 187 years ago the Lone Star State became independent from Mexico
Happy Texas Independence Day! It was 187 years ago when Texas declared it’s independence from Mexico…
Harrell scores 20, Texas State tops Old Dominion in Sun Belt
Led by Mason Harrell’s 20 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 65-36…
Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Seventy-seven Republicans signed on as co-authors to Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes…
Texas representative taking on ‘Big Tech’ with House Bill 18
Rep. Shelby Slawson is targeting data collection. AUSTIN, Texas — Keeping kids safe online and giving…
State leaders vow to exclude renewable energy from any revived econom…
In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local…
Texas lawmakers want to legalize selling liquor on Sundays
Representatives are getting behind proposed laws that would legalize liquor sales on… Representatives are getting behind proposed…
ESG Insurance Ban Under Consideration in Texas
Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the…
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Prosper is a fast growing community in North Texas, with opportunities available for vendors looking to…
Mayor Sylvester Turner expects the state will soon take over Houston …
The Texas Education Agency has been in a legal battle to take over the state’s largest…
Who Was Sen. Matthew Gaines?
The state senator born into slavery embodied the social and political currents of Southern Reconstruction. Why…
Texas Republican wants tax breaks for having more kids, but only if you’re married
Rep. Bryan Slaton is pitching House Bill 2889, which would reduce property taxes for… // AUSTIN,…
Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites
Proposed law targets websites that help women get abortions or abortion pills. Enlarge / Texas State Capitol…
Beaumont’s Battleship Texas plans sunk, city no longer under consideration to be permanent new home
Post Content Councilman Mike Getz says he and the rest of the council will turn the…
DeSantis is championing medical freedom. GOP state lawmakers like what they see.
The Florida governor and likely presidential candidate has secured a place for the movement in the…
A Texas Republican says banning college polling places is about safety. Students don’t buy it.
State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers…
State aquarium’s new wildlife rescue center enables public to observe animals being saved
The $15 million facility features a gallery from which members of the public can watch… Starting…
HR 423 Introduced
Commemorating the 2023 Texas Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
HR 417 Introduced
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 2-1-1 Texas and honoring United Way on its contributions to the…
HR 419 Introduced
Commemorating the Immigrants in World War II: Basques in Texas event and honoring the World War…
HR 413 Introduced
Honoring Child Advocates San Antonio for its outstanding work in behalf of foster children in Bexar…
HR 362 Introduced
Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 337 Introduced
Congratulating Christopher C. Doyle of Texas City on being recognized as the Golden Eagle Honoree at…
HR 330 Introduced
Recognizing February 28 and March 1, 2023, as Plano Legislative Days at the State Capitol.
HR 292 Introduced
Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.
HR 56 Introduced
Congratulating Kathy and Glen Gondo on their selection as honorees at the Asia Society Texas Tiger…
‘Not constitutional’: Lawmakers hear how efforts to save a state park from permanent closure failed
A subcommittee of the Texas House of Representatives has heard how negotiations to save a state…
Thousands of Texans’ drivers license numbers were stolen. Here’s what to do if you were impacted
At least 3,000 Texans will begin to be notified this week that their drivers license… //…
Thousands of Texans’ drivers license numbers were stolen. Here’s what to do if you were impacted
At least 3,000 Texans will begin to be notified this week that their drivers license… //…
CMS offers guidance on medical billing disputes in wake of Texas court ruling
Following a recent US District Court ruling on the federal government’s arbitration process for disputed medical…
AgriLife Extension specialists receive water awards
Two Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists received water awards from the Universities Council on Water…
Bill filed in Texas Senate would establish fund to recruit and retain mental health professionals
Texas Sen. Drew Springer (R – Muenster) filed Senate Bill 1282 on Tuesday, a measure that…
Battle of the Governors: DeSantis outshining Abbott in the national spotlight Ash Jurberg
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are influential figures in American politics. They…
TEXAS STATE 81, GEORGIA STATE 76
FGFTRebGEORGIA ST.MinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSHudson293-92-20-6028Mann201-31-20-3153Moore326-1311-122-50425Odom397-144-51-22218Tucker393-64-52-21310Scott205-50-21-51310Brooks141-40-01-1032Nnamoko60-00-00-0020Stubbs10-00-00-0000Totals20026-5422-287-2452476 Percentages: FG .481, FT .786. 3-Point Goals: 2-8, .250 (Moore 2-4, Mann 0-1,…
‘Endangered’ milkweed could affect state’s plans to build border wall in South Texas
Despite protests from the State of Texas, the federal government has listed as endangered a rare…
HR 342 Introduced
Commending Tony Dungy for his myriad contributions to the game of football and to his fellow…
HR 338 Introduced
Commending restaurant owner Jose Hoffman for his contributions to his fellow San Antonio citizens.
HR 357 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day at the State Capitol.
HR 349 Introduced
Honoring The Arc of Greater Beaumont for its service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
HR 320 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol.
HR 171 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day at the State Capitol.
HR 244 Introduced
Congratulating St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church in Dallas on its 90th anniversary.
HR 232 Introduced
Recognizing February 27 and 28, 2023, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 228 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 214 Introduced
Recognizing the dedication of the San Leon Municipal Utility District water tower in memory of Joseph…
SR 244 Introduced
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day.
SR 249 Introduced
Recognizing Tony Dungy on his outstanding achievements and contributions to the State of Texas.
SR 231 Introduced
Recognizing Cameron Roller for her achievements in international soccer competitions.
SR 232 Introduced
Congratulating the Gunter High School volleyball team on winning the 2022 UIL 3A state championship.