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Texas lawmakers have filed thousands of bills in the 2025 legislative session. Here are the key bills that have passed so far ...

Traffic diverted from Interstate 35W to the frontage road after an early morning crash near Dale Earnhardt Way.

La Vega and Temple ISDs launch summer feeding programs offering free meals, while TxDOT begins Highway 174 work in Bosque County and Bell County's Temple health clinic closes.

Have you been injured in a car accident in Houston? Houston consistently ranks among the top cities in Texas for vehicle ...

The southbound lanes of I-35W by Texas Motor Speedway shut down early Monday morning due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler.

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Texas State residents participated in a significant cleanup effort as part of the global non-profit ...

TxDOT often announces overnight closures for the ongoing I-35 work. But records show contractors regularly keep the lanes ...

Housing costs, while not the lowest in Texas, remain reasonable enough for a $1,200 monthly budget. Many seniors find they can rent comfortable apartments or small homes without breaking the bank. The ...

AB Hernandez — a transgender athlete — shared first place with her closest competitors because of a new policy in California.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a list of closures that may affect your commute, including a ...