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TxDOT announces major toll reductions on SH 288 managed lanes bringing relief to Houston area drivers
Houston, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced that tolls on the SH 288 managed lanes in south…
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El Paso hospital executive and owner accused of submitting $16 million in false insurance claims
El Paso, Texas – Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly carrying out a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving pass-through healthcare…
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Heavy rainfall expected in Texas Panhandle prompts activation of flood response operations
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate emergency response resources as…
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Texas invests over $121 million in new psychiatric hospital to meet growing demand for mental health services
Lubbock, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has officially begun construction on…
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Texas families impacted by flooding get extended support through SNAP program
Austin, Texas – In a continued effort to support families affected by devastating flooding across the state, Governor Greg Abbott announced…
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Texas mayor who used school building to store cocaine sentenced to nearly four years in prison
Progreso, Texas – The former mayor of Progreso, Texas, Gerardo Alanis, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison…
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Texas commits to affordable living solutions with funding for over 60 rental developments
Austin, Texas – In a major step toward expanding access to affordable housing, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department…
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Lottery player from Frisco turns Powerball ticket into a two million dollar windfall with Power Play
Frisco, Texas – A lucky resident of Frisco has claimed an impressive $2 million Powerball prize from the July 9…
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Governor Abbott confirms SNAP hot food access for Texans affected by severe floods
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced earlier this week that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has…
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Governor Abbott announces federal disaster assistance expansion to help more Texas flooded counties
Burnet, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the federal government has expanded President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration…
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