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Texas Water Board details how it will spend $1 billion for water infrastructure projects
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Texas Man Instantly Becomes a Millionaire During Morning Giveaway
North Texas Man Becomes Millionaire Overnight in Casino Draw. A Texas man became a millionaire in a matter of seconds after a casino called his name for a giveaway. Carl Stone from Trenton, Texas was enjoying his day at Choctaw Casino & Resort, in Durant, Oklahoma when his life would forever change. Sunday morning his name was called as the second winner in the casino’s "3 Months 3 Millionaires" giveaway.
Morning Briefing: President Biden visiting Austin; Vice President Harris to attend Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral; 'El Mayo' allegedly abducted and taken to U.S.
Good morning, Texas. Here's what you need to know today. This week we trade in the umbrella for the sunglasses as we dry out and see sunshine back in the forecast. With a lot of soil moisture still in place, heat indices will stay just above 100 and highs will warm to the mid and upper 90s.
Rep. Colin Allred and Democrats team up, announces "Texas Offense" initiative to beat Sen. Ted Cruz
Sunday marked 100 days until the November election. Texas Democrats seized the date to announce a new initiative to defeat US Senator Ted Cruz.The initiative, known as the "Texas Offense," is a push to support former NFL linebacker and attorney Democratic US Congressman Colin Allred, who is working to unseat Cruz."On Nov. 5, I'm going to defeat Ted Cruz," Allred promised the White Oak Music Hall crowd on Sunday.SEE HERE: This Week in Texas: 1 on 1 with Ted Cruz and Colin Allred and insights on Texas Congress race"In 100 days, we can say adios to Cruz and send...
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on big changes to 2024 presidential race
AUSTIN, Texas - The issue for Texas Democrats is what to do with their votes designated for President Joe Biden. With the president now bowing out before the Democratic National Convention next month, delegates from the Lone Star State decided to hop onto the Kamala Harris bandwagon. One of those delegates is State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin).
State of Texas: Harris sends a message in Houston, amid criticism from state leaders
HOUSTON (Nexstar) – In the first few days as her party’s presumptive nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Texas, a state that hasn’t sent a Democrat to the White House since 1976. In Houston Thursday, Harris delivered the keynote address at the...
Brownsville ice cream shop among finalists in HEB Quest for Texas Best
A Brownsville ice cream shop is hoping their paletas become the next big hit at HEB stores. They're one of the top 10 finalists for HEB's Quest for Texas Best competition. "We want to bring the win home, we're excited," owner of La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar Daisy Alcázar said.
London baseball places five on Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state team
The state semifinalist London baseball team was well represented on the Class 3A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association all-state team released on Tuesday. The Pirates had three first-team selections to pace the area. First baseman Landon Salinas, second baseman Mason Jacon and outfielder RJ Olivares were all named to the first team. ...
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition, state says
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over claims that the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, state
Coastal Bend organizations oppose proposed 10% rate hike for windstorm insurance
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association will vote on whether to raise the windstorm insurance rate by 10% at a board meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 6, and members of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, along with State Rep. Todd Hunter and Coastal Bend school district and economic development officials have come together in opposition. ...