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New executive order from Governor Abbott aims to protect children from harmful hemp exposure
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a new executive order aimed at safeguarding Texas children from potentially harmful hemp-derived…
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Texas pays respects to Charlie Kirk by lowering flags on all state government buildings
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings across Texas to lower the United States and Texas…
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Second largest Powerball jackpot in United States history shared by players in Texas and Missouri
Fredericksburg, Texas – A Texas Lottery player has claimed their place in the spotlight after purchasing a Powerball ticket worth approximately…
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Governor Abbott honors Texas law enforcement officers at annual CLEAT convention
McAllen, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott presented the prestigious Texas Officer of the Year Awards at the annual Combined Law Enforcement…
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FEMA extends flood assistance deadline for Texans impacted over Fourth of July weekend
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the registration period for Individual…
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Texas Lottery introduces exciting new Gem 7s games with millions of winning tickets available statewide
Austin, Texas – Texas Lottery players now have the chance to try their luck in a brand-new family of scratch-off games…
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State lottery and bingo programs in Texas now managed by the Department of Licensing and Regulation after legislative action
Austin, Texas – On September 1, 2025, a significant change took place in Texas as all operations of the Texas…
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2-month-old girl died of mixed drug toxicity after her parents gave her allergy medicine to make her drowsy just so they could have some time alone; father found guilty
Texas – In a heartbreaking case of negligence in Texas, a jury has found a 33-year-old man, identified as Adam…
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Texas students can apply to public colleges for free during new statewide application week
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), has officially announced Free College…
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Three new laws aim to make Texas healthier by changing school meals and SNAP purchases
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott officially signed into law three major public health bills—Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and…
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