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Texas Teen Named America’s Top Young Scientist
Anika Chebrolu, a freshman at Independence High School in Frisco, Texas is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
The 14-year-old has been interested...
Is That Nail-Biter of an Election Making You Anxious?
The election isn’t over. If you are feeling anxious, here are some things that may help.
Today and the days ahead may be filled with...
Texas House Speaker Race Over Before It Really Began
At a noontime news conference at the state capitol, State Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) declared himself the new speaker of the Texas House.
“I am...
Texas Will Stay Red
The transformation of Texas from red to blue is not yet finished. Democrats poured millions of dollars and plenty of effort into this year’s...
Texas Senate Race Goes to Incumbent Republican John Cornyn
With just under half of the state’s 254 counties reporting, Democratic Challenger MJ Hegar has conceded the race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat to...
Let the Vote Counting Begin!
The polls have closed across Texas, except in El Paso, which is in a later time zone and still has one more hour of...
El Paso Business Owners Confused as Local Leaders Split on Virus Policy
Ten business owners in El Paso are suing County Judge Ricardo Samaniego over his two-week stay-at-home order and shutdown of all non-essential businesses. They...
Governor’s Council: How More Texans Could Have Broadband Access
The Governor's Broadband Development Council has issued its first report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes recommendations for the 87th Legislative Session that...
Over 240 Texas Schools Sign up for COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program
Last week, just eight Texas school districts had opted in to the state’s COVID-19 rapid testing program. Since then, the number of districts signing...
New Rule Requires San Antonio Pet Stores to Sell Only Rescued Dogs, Cats
The San Antonio City Council is making it illegal for pet stores to sell dogs and cats from mills. Effective Jan. 1, pet stores...