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Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer

RGV researchers have been struck by how many people had Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that has been linked to pesticides and other environmental toxins.

Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration

Hill County, which appears to be the first Texas county to pass a moratorium, replaced it Thursday with a checklist of requirements for developers.

Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.

A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.

Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency

The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.

Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled for surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February. Then ICE detained her, repeatedly denying her the procedures.

What to know about screwworm in Texas

Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.

Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can’t afford it.

The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.

First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

More than 130 cities, most with fewer than 10,000 residents, were blocked from increasing their property tax revenue because they had broken the law.

Meitner Energy Center in Gray County aims for jobs growth; completion expected by 2028

Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

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Route 66 Centennial traffic spurs new Helium Heights outdoor market in Potter County

What was once open land in Gray County is quickly being transformed into Google’s Meitner Energy Center, a project local officials say will bring jobs, investme

Gov. Abbott expands state disaster declaration on screwworm infestation in South Texas

Helium Heights in Potter County is capitalizing on Route 66 Centennial traffic coming through Amarillo for the next 11 days.“So, this weekend we’re hosting our

Man gets 55-years for killing estranged wife's coworker, jury rejects self-defense claims

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the New World screwworm’s arrival in Texas.The expanded order authorizes the

Sod Poodles raise $14K for Panhandle fire relief with Toy Story jersey auction

An Amarillo man was sentenced to 55-years in prison for a 2023 murder.Daniel Mireles Jr., 25, was convicted of killingOrlando Garces Jr., 27.Mireles shot and k

Study: New World Screwworm outbreak could cost Oklahoma $1.8 billion

The Amarillo Sod Poodles and The People’s Federal Credit Union are donating a combined $14,130.12 to the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund following fires that des

2 charged with murder after man shot on Memorial Day

An Oklahoma senator is urging Oklahomans to remain vigilant after an invasive species was found in the United States for the first time in decades.The U.S. Depa

Amarillo kicks off 10-day Route 66 centennial countdown with 66 events

Two people have been charged with the murder of a man who was shot on Memorial Day in south Amarillo.Jeremy Ray was shot at a residence in the 3900 block of S.

Kyle woman gets 20 years on intoxication manslaughter, DWI charges following fatal crash

Amarillo is marking the countdown to Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a 10-day slate of events featuring classic cars, live music, family activities and commun

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Couple dies following house explosion in Gillespie County

A Kyle woman will serve 20 years in state prison in April related to a fatal February 2024 crash in Kyle.

WEEKEND READ: Confronting rare challenges through science, regulation

The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office on Friday said that the two people who were injured in a house explosion on May 27 have died.

Scattered showers, storms Saturday bring a low flood risk

A family in Travis County is racing to save their baby from an ultra-rare genetic disease, while two New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas, and the legality of owning human bones.

Which rowing dock on Lady Bird Lake generates the most revenue?

Spotty showers and storms through the day on Saturday bring a low flood risk. Warmer and drier weather takes over for the rest of the weekend and next week.

Paxton stands down lawsuit against Denton over 'Big Gay Swim Day'

Concessions on and around Lady Bird Lake, like the Rowing Dock, Epic SUP, and the Zilker Eagle Mini Train, help generate revenue for the city of Austin. But, how much money?

Dashcam video shows high-speed chase tied to Austin shooting suspects

According to the city, Paxton's office agreed that the city has been in compliance with Senate Bill 8.

What happens if the city damages your property? Austin creating process to address that

New dashcam footage shows Manor police pursuing a suspect vehicle linked to a May shooting spree, weaving through traffic at high speeds along Highway 290.

Spring storms bring possibility of power outages, here's how to report them

If a city department causes damage to someone's property, who pays to fix it? That's a question the city of Austin is working to answer by developing a new framework for addressing property damage claims.

Man charged with murder after body found in south Austin trash can

The lights are back on at Luke Hebert’s south Austin home now -- but Tuesday night Hebert says he returned home from dinner to find his neighborhood dark and his wife relying on candlelight.

Gov. Abbott updates emergency declaration to speed up sterile fly production

A man has been charged with murder after a city trash truck driver discovered a body inside a trash can in south Austin, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN.

Round Rock historical marker honors 1920s drag performer, aerialist Barbette

Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the response to the flesh-eating New World screwworm (NWS) parasite that has made its way into Texas during an hour-and-a-half briefing with federal and state personnel on Friday morning, and has pledged any and all state resources to speed up sterile fly production to stop the parasite.