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Governor Abbott announced Southwest Airlines will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in Austin that will create over 2000 high-paying jobs
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott joined Southwest Airlines executives and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to…
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Mother and grandmother of 2-year-old girl, found wandering through the woods without shoes during low temperatures, were arrested after cops found hazardous conditions in the home
Texas – In a troubling case out of Texas, a 2‑year‑old girl was found through the woods alone in the dead…
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9-month-old girl died after her mother left her 31-year-old boyfriend, previously charged for injuring his son, in charge of her three children before he beat the infant to death; boyfriend arrested
Texas – In a deeply disturbing case out of Texas, a 31-year-old man, identified as R. Artis is behind bars…
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Texas awards over $1 million to train high school students for future careers in high demand fields
Austin, Texas – In a move to strengthen Texas’ future workforce, Governor Greg Abbott announced that six independent school districts (ISDs)…
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TxDOT launches campaign to stop drunk driving during the holidays
Austin, Texas – As the holiday season unfolds, celebrations across Texas are shadowed by the pain of loss for countless families…
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Longview resident wins $1 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch-off game
Longview, Texas – A lucky resident of Longview has become $1 million richer after claiming a top prize from the Texas…
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Texas approves over $284 million to expand pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure across the state
Austin, Texas – The Texas Transportation Commission has approved over $284.8 million in funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across…
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Brownsville store sells $78 million Lotto Texas ticket
Brownsville, Texas – A lucky Lotto Texas player is now holding a life-changing ticket worth an estimated $78 million after matching…
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Governor Abbott welcomes NRG natural gas facility that will bring jobs and energy to southeast Texas
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced the approval of a $936 million natural gas facility to be built by…
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Texas moves to strengthen rural health care with federal funding request
Austin, Texas – In a significant step toward improving access to health care for rural Texans, Governor Greg Abbott announced that…
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