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The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much ...

Little Elm and Lubbock, Texas, earn all four "Friendly Texas" certifications, recognized for fostering growth in creative ...

The sixth-ranked Longhorns finished four shots behind champions Wake Forest, led by sophomore Farah O'Keefe. She shot a ...

The Texas women's golf team placed second at the NCAA regional tournament Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas, punching their ticket to the national tournament May 16-21 in Carlsbad, California.

House Bill 24 defangs an obscure state law that property owners have been able to use to stop new homes from going up near them.

H-E-B has announced the statewide winners for its 2025 Excellence in Education Awards - including a teacher and school ...

H-E-B announced the statewide winners for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a ceremony in Downtown Austin with hundreds of educators and community leaders, ...

Gov. Greg Abbott will sign school choice legislation into law, ending a years-long battle to pass the controversial proposal.

"Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 2, the landmark school choice program that is the largest day-one launch in ...

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the ...