Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

Advocates worry that rapidly shifting federal and state immigration initiatives will prompt more city police to funnel ...

Texas lawmakers have announced their priorities for the 89th legislative session, with a greater investment in water ...

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

AUSTIN – Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Jan. 27: ...

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep ... Rep. Burrows of Lubbock entered the race pitting himself against Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

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If you’re stacking Lubbock onto a broader Texas road trip, the following travel math will help you: Austin: 372 Miles/Roughly ...