Earthquake Hit Texas Near San Antonio, Says USGS
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has rattled southern Texas in the vicinity of San Antonio, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake struck at 9.26 p.m. on Wednesday, at a depth of about 2.3 miles beneath its epicenter on the surface, which lay roughly 12 miles east-northeast of Falls City.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill next week that provides tax dollars to students to attend private school
"We're going to pass it out before next Wednesday and we're going to send it over there like a rocket ship next week," Patrick said.

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Texas Plans New 2,000 Acre State Park
Texas purchases 2,020 acres of land in Central Texas, laying groundwork for new state park
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased a 2,020-acre property along the Colorado River in an effort to create a new state park.
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Central Texas is about to get a new state park
A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,
Man who killed 5 in Texas after a neighbor complained about gunfire gets life in prison
Police say Francisco Oropeza stormed into his neighbor’s house on April 28, 2023, after being asked to stop firing his gun late at night.
Texas man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack is wanted by prosecutors over 2016 charge
A Texas man released from prison under President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is wanted by authorities on a 2016 charge of soliciting a minor online, prosecutors say.
Flash flood warning for North Texas until 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the NWS
On Thursday at 12:04 a.m. the NWS Fort Worth TX issued a flash flood warning. The warning is for Collin, Kaufman and Rockwall counties.
‘Side-by-side’: Texas deploys hundreds of troops, choppers to help Trump tackle border crisis
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that he is deploying troops and choppers in order to help the Trump administration secure the border.
Texas lawmakers react after plane, helicopter collide near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Multiple Texas representatives have released statements Wednesday night after a plane collided with a military helicopter, causing it to crash near the Ronald Reagan Washington National airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National airport has closed all runways, and stopped air traffic in the area.
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Join us in Houston March 5 for a symposium on building a strong future for Texas’ cities
We’ll celebrate what makes our cities special and discuss the urgent policy action needed for their growth and success.
North Texas gears up to host the Dallas Open Tennis Tournament
FRISCO — The City of Frisco is gearing up to host the Dallas Open Tennis Tournament, running from Feb. 1 to Feb. 9. The city is expecting the event to bring thousands of tennis fans and millions of dollars to the area, giving Frisco a global stage.
Deputy fatally shoots man as he holds a gun to his screaming wife’s head, Texas cops say
Officers were led to the home after getting a call from the couple’s son that was out-of-state, Texas deputies said.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders DPS tactical strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.