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Texas strengthens fight against human trafficking with new laws ensuring offenders stay behind bars
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing at the Governor’s Mansion yesterday, finalizing two new laws that impose…
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Frisco resident becomes first $5 million winner in Texas Lottery scratch ticket game
Frisco, Texas – A lucky Frisco resident has recently claimed a top prize worth $5 million in the Texas Lottery scratch…
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Texas to build $750 million facility in Edinburg to fight screwworm threat and protect nation’s livestock industry
Edinburg, Texas – In a significant step toward protecting the American livestock industry from a growing threat, Texas Governor Greg…
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NFL fans in Texas can now enter new scratch ticket games tied to their favorite football teams
Dallas, Texas – In a spirited kickoff to the 2025 football season, the Texas Lottery has once again joined forces with…
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Texas launches statewide campaign against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day to prevent tragedies
Austin, Texas – Texas law enforcement agencies are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a national crackdown…
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Grand Prairie player takes home last $1 million jackpot from Texas Lottery Crossword scratch game
Grand Prairie, Texas – A lucky Grand Prairie resident has claimed a top prize-winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas…
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Seven South Texas schools receive more than 1.6 million in grants to expand career and technical training opportunities
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,692,417 have been awarded…
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New SNAP policy in Texas will prohibit candy and sugary drink purchases starting in April 2026
Austin, Texas – In a move aimed at improving nutrition and promoting better health outcomes, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the…
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Texas public transit systems to receive major federal and state funding to enhance rural and urban transportation services
Austin, Texas – In a significant move to improve the everyday lives of Texans, the Texas Transportation Commission has awarded $96…
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24-year-old man, who left his 61-year-old mother he got into an argument with “barely breathing” after he hit her “a few times” in the head with a hammer, killing her, was charged
Texas – In a deeply disturbing case in Texas, a 24-year-old man, identified as Robert B., has now been charged…
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