Former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push, is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Her other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
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One of two surgical suites at Eastland Memorial Hospital. Eastland is about 100 miles west of Fort Worth.
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Rep. Senfronia Thompson, or "Ms. T," says a majority of House members have pledged to support her.
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A new book about the restaurant is a visual feast of photographs, memorabilia and vignettes capturing Texas history, Latino culture and the innovative founders of the chain.
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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy, claiming $3.5 million in debts, most of it connected to civil ligitation involving his high-speed crash in Texas and allegations of assault by a former girlfriend.
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Today is the opener of deer season in north Texas. Join Luke and his good friend Larry Wieshuhn for come deer camp talk this morning.
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Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.
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The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee released a scathing report after a 15-month investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. It faulted the federal government with decades of failing to hold Epstein accountable.
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House Republicans managed to short-circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case related to temporary worker visas. The company involved says enforcement issues should go through the courts, not the federal agency alone.
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Tech companies want agentic AI to be the new way you shop. But should you trust AI when your money's involved?
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Drone makers are testing new, big drones that can deliver water or fire retardant with AI assistance. Aspen, Colorado is the first place trying them out. Cool and expensive? Yes. Effective? TBD.