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Texas DPS releases details on deadly head-on collision on SH 136

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released new information on the deadly head-on crash on State Highway 136 Tuesday morning.

Amarillo and Panhandle20m ago

Kronberg argues harsher tone from Trump toward Sen. Cornyn is telling

On Texas Capital Tonight, QR Publisher Harvey Kronberg noted that Trump shifted from calling Cornyn "a good man" to "very disloyal," perhaps meaning the White House doesn't think t…

Quorum Report0m ago

Podcast: As EPISD looks to ‘extreme measures’ to avoid financial exigency, imminent layoffs create anxiety, uncertainty

The episode explores how EPISD’s budget crisis is affecting employees and classrooms — and districts across the Borderland face similar financial pressures.

El Paso Matters4h ago

Governor Abbott Appoints Friedrichs, Nightingale To The Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force - Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)

Governor Abbott Appoints Friedrichs, Nightingale To The Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)

Governor of Texas5h ago

Paxton lawsuit: Dis­cord expos­ing chil­dren to predators

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Discord, a popular and free communications platform, for allegedly allowing child predators to groom and exploit kids while deceiving parents a…

The Center Square Texas5h ago

Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.

John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.

Texas Tribune10h ago

Patent fight becomes part of U.S.-China AI security debate - Texas Public Radio | TPR

Patent fight becomes part of U.S.-China AI security debate Texas Public Radio | TPR

Texas Public Radio19h ago

Bell accelerates production of Army’s Cheyenne II vertical-lift aircraft

The Fort Worth defense contractor is investing in manufacturing facilities in Texas and other states.

Fort Worth Report23h ago

Tovo, Garibay face off in primary runoff for House District 49 seat

Residents of House District 49 (HD 49), which encompasses much of central Austin, will choose a Democratic nominee in Tuesday's primary runoff.

KXAN1h ago

‘The Burning Side’ examines memory and marriage struggles against Texas backdrop

The characters in author Sarah Damoff’s new novel must navigate tensions in the aftermath of a fire that upended their lives.

Texas Standard2h ago

Researchers in Texas find cities can change the way some storms behave

The team analyzed two decades of climate data in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Texas Standard4h ago

Texperts: County Attorneys and Voting Rights

In this installment, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host Brandon Rottinghaus explores the roles county attorneys play in local elections.

Houston Public Media7h ago

Primary runoff election day in Texas: Here's what to know - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Primary runoff election day in Texas: Here's what to know Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Fort Worth Star-Telegram10h ago

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Sugar Land - Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Sugar Land Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)

Governor of Texas1d ago