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An Amber Alert was issued for two children who were last seen in Ingram on Thursday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

As Texas legislators consider making major investments in the state’s water supplies and systems, San Antonio officials say they hope some of that money comes their way. The last legislative session ...

Both National Weather Service and AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that both morning and evening travel Tuesday, January 21, could become treacherous during rush hours. Odds of wintery ...

Houston (5-12, 1-5 Big 12) delivered the biggest upset of conference play so far when it earned a 79-76 home win over OSU on Tuesday. Kierra Merchant scored a game-high 20 points for the Cougars, who ...

J, Drew Landry shares his takes on the recent election of Lubbock's State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker.

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to ...

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.