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Daniel Mann said his late grandfather was his prime motivation to go back to school, leading him to enroll in Texas State ...

Jared Baucom was excited to learn he could go to college in his hometown. The Brownwood native and Winchell Volunteer Fire ...

Four Texas State Technical College students representing the West Texas campuses recently qualified for the upcoming 2025 SkillsUSA National Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference. One ...

The issue is one of seven emergency items named by Gov. Greg Abbott during his 2025 State of the State Address.

Perez has finished in the top 20 twice over his last ten appearances. He had his best finish at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he finished tied for 18th with a score of 10-under.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) - A small boat flipped over in Santa Cruz on Twin Lakes State Beach on Thursday afternoon. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said one person was rescued from the boat ...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Schools have announced cancelations in response to the weather-related storm and flood warnings issued in the Rio Grande Valley.

Numerous resources have been activated ahead of increase threats of severe weather and flash flooding across the state. Resources including the Texas National Guard, Texas Department of Public Safety, ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick presides over the Senate during the second day of the 89th regular session at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (Juan Figueroa / Staff ...