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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been spared from the House's impeachment effort, at least for now. And, federal prosecutors arrested three men accused of being Iran-backed operatives.
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Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims.
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Republicans block Hegseth impeachment, Trump ally picked to lead House GOP minority, UK investigates alleged Iran-backed plot.
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The DOJ moved to dismiss criminal convictions of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and of the Oath Keepers, in what it calls "the interests of justice." Critics are crying foul.
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ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company to explore opportunities in the country.