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Local leaders and rural revitalization experts say Texas’ smallest towns can survive despite a shift to urban and suburban ...

It also has the second-largest population size, at 30.5 million as of July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Aside ...

If the margin of victory narrows further, Texas Democrats could have more fuel to demand greater investment from the national ...

BYU was the unanimous top pick, receiving all 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12, and ...

Elgin’s population grew by 8.3% in 2023, putting it on the top 10 list of fastest-growing cities in the United States, ...

Houston Christian has nowhere to go but up under first-year coach Craig Doty, who welcomes the challenge of playing at No. 14 ...

The Lone Star state has always been a big prize in presidential elections, but it has gone solidly Republican since Jimmy ...

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a ...

It’s not the first time a president has empowered a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations.

Neighbors in east Williamson County say they’re worried they’ll lose their land if plans for a county road project, which is ...

CLEVELAND — Austin Hedges’ contributions went well beyond being just a light-hitting backup catcher for the Guardians last ...