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

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Texas State Rep. Dustin Burrows (TX-83) was elected the next Texas House Speaker after a runoff on Tuesday during the first ...

Texas Rep. Jared Patterson of Frisco discusses why Dustin Burrows is the right person for the Texas House Speaker.

A committee in Flower Mound put together recommendations for a proposed $112 million bond package for the town. Those ...

A three-day weekend is extending to four days as snow is expected on Jan. 21, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hays ...

A Livingston man accused in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has pleaded guilty and accepted a life without parole ...

This week session began! It will be an exciting and fast-paced 140 days. We will do our best to keep East Texans informed ...

Schools near the border say it’s hard to prepare for the unknown. Immigration advocates say they should help communities understand students’ rights.

The big red sage, a rare Texas wildflower native to the Edwards Plateau, was proposed for endangered species protections ...

The Texas A&M tennis programs kick off their seasons on Saturday, with the No. 2 Aggie women facing Prairie View A&M, while ...