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Texas DPS now accepting applications for dispensing licenses in Compassionate Use Program
Applications will be accepted through April 28. → Read More
Austin Guinea Pig Rescue seeking help after pets found dumped around Central Texas
The guinea pigs have been found as far north as Round Rock and as south as Buda. → Read More
1 in 3 Texas vehicle deaths are due to speed, TxDOT says
The department reported a 16% increase in speed-related crashes on Texas roads last year. → Read More
Operation Lone Star has seized over 300 million lethal doses of fentanyl, Gov. Abbott says
Meanwhile, critics have called the operation a waste of money. → Read More
Helmet camera catches video of cyclist getting hit by car at Auditorium Shores
A witness on scene said he believes the hit-and-run collision occurred intentionally. → Read More
Bill Flores, former 17th Congressional District of Texas Rep., named Vice Chair of ERCOT
The search continues for three more members. → Read More
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller recovering after heart surgery
According to an internal email, Miller also recently recovered from COVID-19 and, previously, the West Nile virus. → Read More
Refugee services working to settle hundreds of Afghans in Texas
The families will be working with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin. → Read More
Tigers in Texas: Explaining state laws on owning dangerous animals
Yes, it is legal to own a tiger in Texas. But there are stipulations. → Read More
Texas bill to legalize cannabis filed on 4/20
The bill, filed by Rep. James Talarico, would also expunge past marijuana convictions. → Read More
Community honors San Marcos officer killed one year ago
Officer Justin Putnam was killed on April 18, 2020, in an ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call. → Read More
'Please consider moving to Starbase'
The head of SpaceX also said he would be donating millions to Cameron County schools and the City of Brownsville. → Read More
Hiring rush: Tesla drops hundreds of job postings in Austin area
Tesla has said that its Gigafactory will eventually employ up to 5,000 people. → Read More
Photos show crowds of children in Texas border overflow facility amid calls for press access
The photos are among the first to be released showing conditions inside a facility under the Biden administration. → Read More
Texas advances in Big 12 tournament as Kansas cancels due to positive COVID-19 test
The Texas vs. Kansas game was scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. → Read More
Texas rep. files bill to raise minimum teacher pay to $70,000 a year
The bill was filed by Rep. James Talarico, a Round Rock native and former public school teacher. → Read More
Phase 1C begins in Texas by adding vaccine eligibility to those 50 to 64
According to the DSHS, more than 93% of the state's fatalities caused by the virus have been in people 50 or older. → Read More
Texas attorney general promises lawsuit to stop Austin from enforcing mask mandate across city
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office accused Austin leaders of trying to "buck state law" and resisting Gov. Greg Abbott. → Read More
H-E-B lifts 100% of purchasing limits at all stores
Purchasing limits have been used by the Texas grocery chain since the start of the pandemic last year. → Read More
ERCOT leaders spent less than a minute discussing winter storm preparedness at Feb. 9 meeting
The meeting lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes. → Read More