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TEXAS, USA — Editors Note: This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. In 1989, Bo Pilgrim, an East Texas chicken plant magnate, strolled the floor of the Texas Senate and dispensed $10,000 checks to nine members in an effort to stop a worker’s compensation bill from passing.

AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Water Development Board has approved financing from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program to the Laguna Madre Water District. The District will use the $10,000,000 assistance it has received for the planning, acquisition and design of a seawater desalination plant, according to a release from Texas Water […]

The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.

Not all recruiting rankings are the same, and that’s good. No matter what many of us see with our own eyes when watching high school prospects, 247sports, Rivals, and On3 have their own opinions when ranking each prospect at every position. In the 2025 recruiting class, the defensive line cycle is borderline elite, in my humble opinion. The prospect that constantly sticks out is a 4-star defensive lineman and Texas A&M commit, Landon Rink, who is heading into his senior season at Cy-Fair HS in Cypress (TX). Within 247Sports’ 2025 DL rankings, Rink is currently the 30th-ranked defensive line prospect in the...

The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...

Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.

Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...

Vice President Kamala Harris has garnered endorsements from Democratic delegates across the country, including in Texas, which carries the third most delegates of any state.

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn’t overheat while working...

BELTON, Texas — A suspicious email is swarming inboxes across Central Texas. People are reaching out to 6 News saying the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed them urging them to validate their information for a REAL ID. A REAL ID is a driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver...

Insect pressure has been “extraordinarily heavy” for Texas crops, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service pest management expert David Kerns, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for the Department of Entomology. He said part of the increased pressure comes from unusual pests such as corn leafhoppers that...

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Operation Border Health Preparedness is on its second day of a week-long event. For the past 20 years, South Texas cities partner up with the state to offer free medical, dental, and vision services to the community. The Texas State Guard invites the public to take...

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A moist airmass with a variety of boundaries over which to lift moist gulf air are nearby. They include a stalled out front, leading edges of rain cooled air, and the sea breeze each afternoon. Also, weak upper level disturbances will be moving above south Texas. This brings a good chance of showers and thundershowers at times during the next several days.

AUSTIN, Texas - A group advocating to protect reproductive freedom made a stop in Austin on Tuesday. Organizers said the national bus tour started at the Republican National Convention. They will visit at least five more states, and they plan to finish at the Democratic National Convention. "People's lives are...

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies and showers to the SE. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 72. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 87. Winds: SE 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 71. High: 85. […]

The following players have been WAIVED: HOU Braedon Bowman TE South Alabama HOU Woody Brandom TE Sam Houston State HOU Jamari Brown S Gardner-Webb HOU Shamarious Gilmore G Georgia State HOU Ezra Gray RB Alabama State HOU Mister Harriet FS Sacramento State HOU D'Juan Hines OLB Houston HOU Logan KLusman LS Kansas HOU Hunter Niswander P Northwestern HOU Jai Nunn-Liddell CB Kentucky State HOU Donald Rutledge Jr. DS Georgia Southern HOU Christian Sam ILB Arizona State HOU Gabriel Sewell Jr. ILB Nevada HOU Clint Sigg Jr. TE Lindenwood HOU Mark Thompson RB Florida HOU Rashad Torrence II S Florida The UFL has AGREED to TERMS with the following players: BRM Demetrius Taylor DT Appalachian State BRM Rachad Wildgoose CB Wisconsin HOU Calvin Ashley G Auburn HOU Brian Burt RB Fresno State HOU Ben Davis LB Texas HOU Felton Davis WR Michigan State HOU Dezmon Jackson RB Sam Houston State HOU Jamir Jones OLB Notre Dame HOU Juwan Mitchell ILB Colorado HOU Chu Ogbonna CB Akron HOU Eyabi Okie-Anoma DE Charlotte HOU Marco Ortiz LS Nebraska HOU Shawn Preston Jr. SS Mississippi State HOU Mike Rivers P Troy HOU Mike Scott OLB Oklahoma State HOU Vaughn Taylor Jr. OLB Morehead State HOU Maea Teuhema G Southeastern Louisiana HOU Marquis Wilson CB Purdue MICH J.D. Duplain G Michigan State MICH Simon Laryea P Abilene Christian MICH Keith Russell T Missouri Western SA Tyler Boatwright CB Central Connecticut The following player has had their CONTRACT TERMINATED: SA Julie'n Davenport T Bucknell.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KPEL News) - Tornadoes are a major concern as one of the worst weather conditions a region can experience. The worst of the worst can cause millions of dollars in damage, take lives, and leave people without homes and businesses. Texas has had some major tornadoes in...