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A fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in Northern California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries ...

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

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

Thousands of Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans fans flew into Kansas City International Airport preparing for the biggest ...

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 ...

Arctic blast is heading towards to Texas. From the Panhandle, to the Gulf Coast, and San Antonio and Dallas, major ...

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes its sprawling urban centers. Known for its cowboy culture, barbecue and booming energy industry, the Lone Star State is home to some of the largest and ...

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the election of Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, as ...

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