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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (244+ words) Granger was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in Washington, D.C. Former Fort Worth U.S. Rep. Kay Granger has died, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a Sunday social media post. She was 83. She took the seat in 1997 and went…...
Nearly 1 in 5 Texas students miss 10% or more of school year. Why absences matter
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (712+ words) There's a lot at stake when schools reopen in August in making sure students attend class regularly - or else students run the risk of missing out on class credits and adding to ballooning school district budget deficits. Texas is one…...
The 10 Best Hotels In Houston 2024 - Forbes Vetted
2+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) In a city the size of Houston—the country’s fourth-largest—it’s no surprise to find a hotel scene chock full of variety. After all, this sprawling metropolis is home to award-winning global cuisine,... The 10 Best Hotels In Houston Forbes writers…...
Weeks after Texas floods, Austin volunteers help flood-ravaged communities move forward
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) The frantic search and rescue response to the devastating July floods in South Texas and the Hill Country has given way to a new phase: recovery. Weeks after floodwaters swept through communities across the region, volunteers with Austin Disaster Relief…...
Texas man's eerie last words before being killed by 11-foot alligator - AOL
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (447+ words) A man spoke three haunting words moments before diving into a lake where he was fatally attacked by a massive alligator. Tommie Woodward, 28, was living and working in Texas when he decided to take a late-night swim following an evening…...
Talarico notches 3-point lead over Paxton in new poll as GOP fears grow over Texas Senate race - AOL
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (463+ words) Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico eked out a shocking 3-point lead over GOP foe Ken Paxton in a new poll amid mounting Republican anxiety over the Lone Star race. Talarico edged out Paxton 51% to 48% in a Fox News poll…...
Texas grid demand could nearly double by 2032, forcing a broader power mix
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (575+ words) Texas just broke its summer electricity-demand records, but state officials said the bigger challenge for the state's power grid is still ahead. ERCOT's outlook suggests the grid may need to serve about 175,000 megawatts by 2032 — roughly twice the new peak reached…...
Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (401+ words) House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a post on X that throughout her career, Granger “broke barriers for women in public service.” He added that she “was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.” Granger, who began her career…...
Another CBS News Texas reporter is leaving after emotional farewell
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (284+ words) CBS News Texas reporter Lauren Crawford is departing the North Texas station after three years. A North Texas reporter is moving on from her hometown station after three years on the air. Lauren Crawford announced Monday that she is leaving…...
Adidas releases 2026 Texas-A&M-branded running shoe - AOL
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (192+ words) Adidas released this year's edition of the company's Texas-A&M-branded sneakers for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The Aggies' white Adizero EVO SL EXO sneakers are now available for purchase for $160.00 plus tax and shipping, according to Texas A&M's online…...