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The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped....
Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient....
After an unmarked vehicle ran over a man in Houston this past weekend, Houston Matters asks a civil rights attorney about the rights of citizens and non-citizens alike in these situations....
The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee....
The band’s sound, fusing pop rock sounds with Tejano and norteño music, has won them numerous accolades.
The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson’s has been documenting the children left behind — and the caregivers who find themselves in difficult positions.
Hegseth, who often cites Scripture and has criticized "secular humanism" in the military, said the new Office of Religious Affairs will directly oversee chaplains and report to him....
For National Taco Day, Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, traces Taco Bell’s origins.
The latest case was confirmed in a dog in Brewster County as New World screwworm cases in the U.S. climbed to 53. Three animal cases remain active, and officials have also recorded one wild fly detection....
Duo Goldpine's October concert is at Cave Without a Name. And that's 100 feet below the ground.
Seeking bids for the interior renovation of the Medical Examiner's Office located in the Forensic Science Center.
A 300-year-old Mexican musical tradition is finding new life around the world — one sweaty, joyous, all-night fandango at a time.
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate....
Classes like "Women and the Holocaust," "Slavery and its legacies" and "Mexican American Women 1910 to Present" were all not approved by the university for core curriculum status....
In a city with hundreds of Tex-Mex eateries, Mezquite stands out for the kind of Mexican food Kevin Fink grew up on in Tucson, Arizona.
As food costs rise, Texas families are struggling to keep up, according to a new poll from No Kid Hungry Texas. Advocates warn federal policy and funding changes could worsen the effects on Texans....
The new, nonpartisan documentary “Life of the Party” explores political challenges through the eyes of three Republican women who hold sharply different views of their party....
El 30 de junio de 2026 o alrededor de esa fecha, el condado de Bexar presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Viviendo y Desarollo Urbano EE.UU.
This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the current tax year's tax rate.
The shooting happened Sunday afternoon near Anderson Square and U.S. 183. The man's lawyer says he has been released from the hospital into ICE custody....
The top-ranked Longhorns stayed unbeaten with a 30-6 win in Austin, but UTSA’s defense made Arch Manning work for it while the Roadrunners’ offense struggled to find any momentum....
The illegal movement of animals — particularly horses — could thwart the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s effort to stop the spread of the parasite.
Part of the Trump administration's 175-mile steel border wall through the region is now under construction in Hudspeth County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
Alamo RMA Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Certified Revenue Projections, Operating, Capital, and Debt Service Budget.
Women make up the fastest-growing group of U.S. veterans. But fewer than half of female veterans are enrolled in VA health care, and some women are hesitant to even self-identify as former service members....
The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the 202...
Texas Attorney General endured barbs and roadblocks for his chance in the national spotlight at the Republican midterm convention — and it may not be enough....
The Army is cross-training medics and working to improve its practices for canine casualty care more broadly to meet the new challenges of warfare.
Sept. 11 represented a new kind of national security threat, and a new national security architecture was created to confront it.
A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway....
Summer heat is becoming more deadly for the elderly in South Texas with record-breaking temperatures and rising costs for electricity.
The Tobin Center’s free annual open house runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, with performances, a scavenger hunt and activities throughout the venue....
Southwest and Fredericksburg ISDs are among 11 Texas districts getting higher accountability ratings after the state’s annual review of STAAR results.
Though CenterPoint is reporting few outages, Entergy, which services the region from The Woodlands to Beaumont, reported more than 60,000 customers were without power as of Tuesday night....
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Esaul and Grecia Ramos celebrated winning the finale of Food Network’s “Pitmasters” television show with a huge Southtown watch party.
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 will change how consumers repair electronic devices, strengthen oversight of residential solar sales and allow certain forms of gold and silver to be used as legal tender....
Connect with relevant certification agencies, purchasing departments, and public entities to help them access county procurement and contracting opportunities...
Connect with relevant agencies, purchasing departments, and public entities to help them access procurement and contracting.
About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren't covered by the governor's directive.
This is the first installment of "Powerless," a series from Public Health Watch examining how rising temperatures and skyrocketing electricity costs are placing Texans in danger....
Esaul and Grecia Ramos officially made it to the final round of the televised barbecue competition, which will air Monday evening.
Ten years after opening Jazz, TX, founder Brent “Doc” Watkins has published a memoir to mark the anniversary.
The Asleep at the Wheel frontman shared how the two collaborated musically and even starred on the silver screen together.
A lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Greg Abbott to speed the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces release from jail this week with charges still pending in Minnesota....
Former Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers says her First Amendment rights were violated before her resignation under pressure
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive....
As oil and gas companies run out of places to dispose of their wastewater, Texas regulators are drafting permits to treat and reuse it outside the oilfields....
Without interpreters, migrants have been unable to understand actions taken by DHS officials that resulted in their deportation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice to withdrawal from a controversial case where a surrogate for a California couple fled to Texas to avoid an abortion....
District officials proposed a tax rate increase that is slightly higher than previously expected as they get a clearer picture of the 2027 budget.
Getting ready for extreme heat and learning what to do during extreme heat is the best way to keep you, your family, and your pets safe.
The Texas Broadband office made the announcement after facing scrutiny from lawmakers for changing the rules to seemingly favor companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink....
Utilities serving thousands of Texans exceed legal limits for radium.
Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.
