A new round of state grants will help train workers in the Concho Valley and beyond, as Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $7.3 million for job skills programs across Texas.
State officials are bracing for heavy rain and potential flash flooding across West and Central Texas ahead of Independence Day, with swiftwater rescue crews, helicopters, and other resources deployed to protect lives and property.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing highway patrol efforts statewide as part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) from July 3 through July 6 to ensure safer roads during the Fourth of July holiday.
A group of faith leaders and parents from North Texas this week sued to stop a new state law that will require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms
In response to the growing threat of New World screwworm reaching the state, the Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have formed a joint response team.
The agency that has run the Texas Lottery for three decades has been abolished, but the game will continue for at least four more years with tighter restrictions
A record 5.7 million Texans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the extended Independence Day holiday period, according to projections released Wednesday by AAA Texas.
