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Posted on · The last day of Alex Brown's life began like many others. The 17 year old Seagraves High School senior hopped in her truck, and began the drive to her Lubbock, Texas-area school. Along the way, she began texting, a distraction which led to her rolling her truck. She was ejected from the vehicle and died. […]
Posted on · For years, the North Forest Independent School District has struggled. Just 66 percent of students there finish high school. So, the Texas Education Agency last year ordered that, unless there was significant improvement within the year, North Forest would be closed. This week, the TEA upheld that decision, and announced North Forest will merge with […]
Posted on · The state's Open Meetings Act will not get a hearing at the U.S. Supreme Court. The court has decided not to review an appeals court ruling that upheld the law. This marks the end of a battle over whether elected officials can talk business outside of actual meetings.
Posted on · Researchers are about to unveil the results of a study that looks at quality-of-life issues in rural Texas. The study comes as farmers and ranchers are getting older, and younger people are finding different ways to make a living.
Posted on · The White House says it will review the petition that seeks permission for Texas to break away from the United States. More than 70,000 people — and counting — have added their names to the petition on the White House's website. This latest call for secession is a bit of history repeating itself.
Posted on · Texas Governor Rick Perry came to Clear Lake to tell businesses leaders about his plan to protect taxpayers and promote economic growth in the state.
Posted on · July Fourth...Texas style. March 2nd marks the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A ceremony was held at Houston City Hall to mark the milestone. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Governor Rick Perry has appointed a Houston woman to the Texas Supreme Court. Eva Guzman is the first Hispanic female to serve on the state's highest court. The governor made the announcement at Guzman's alma mater Austin High School in the East End. Laurie Johnson reports.
Posted on · In an important decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a small central Texas water district can be exempted from a major provision of the Federal Voting Rights Act. Jim Bell reports.
Posted on · The movement to create more so called "Tier One" universities in Texas has taken a step forward in the state Legislature. Ben Philpott reports from Austin.
Posted on · Your Texas driver license is getting a makeover. Rod Rice reports the Department of Public Safety says the new card will have a new look and enhanced security features.