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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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Governor Greg Abbott signs key bills to expand resources and support for veterans across Texas
Austin, Texas – At the annual Combat Marine Outdoors (CMO) Gala, Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed three major pieces of legislation—Senate…
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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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