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These politicians suddenly love state permitting and regulations as they spread false claims and fearful stereotypes. | ...

Court records from the 362nd District Court in Denton County show that Hall was convicted by a jury and sentenced to one year ...

But this time, the hottest topic of the night came from complaints of too many fast-food chains and a desire for more ...

Waiting time for ambulances has doubled, resources including a Tuesday stadium job fair are set up for Crozer employees and a health provider locator map has been established in the wake of Crozer ...

The Hall County Board of Commissioners made decisions on two controversial rezoning applications at Thursday night’s meeting.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH for Central Texas, including Waco and McLennan County, Texas, ...

Los Angeles County will reopen a shuttered juvenile hall in Sylmar, move girls in its custody to a remote location in the Santa Monica Mountains and shuffle juveniles elsewhere to cut the ...

Election day is May 3 for a number of local races across Galveston County, including school boards and city council races.

A Texas elementary teacher has been arrested for ... of using a dog whistle on a 6-year-old autistic student. McLennan County Jail The young boy’s parents told cops that their son wore earmuffs ...

The City of Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management operates a network of sirens located throughout city and ...

DECATUR, Texas — ProRodeo Hall of Famer Roy Cooper died in a fire ... He was 69. The Wise County Messenger reported the fire happened at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Cooper's home on ...