The State of Texas
Recent News About The State of Texas
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Santa visits Melinda Webb School to spend time with students with hearing loss
Students at the Melinda Webb School at the Texas Hearing Institute were treated with a special guest when Santa Claus came to the school’s holiday party bearing gifts and holiday cheer.
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Wan Bridge planning build-to-rent community in suburban Austin, part of a multi-billion expansion into other Texas communities
An Austin suburb will be the location of a Texas company's first build-to-rent (BTR) community in the central part of the state, according to a recent news release.
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Patrick on Portland boycotting Texas over abortion law: 'A complete joke'
A new Texas abortion law permits private citizens to file lawsuits against abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion, including anyone who gives a ride to a clinic or provides financial support, according to an NPR News article.
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Texas third most popular state for international homebuyers
International homebuyers purchased nearly 10,000 homes in Texas from April 2020 to March 2021, representing $4.9 billion in sales, according to Texas Realtors' Texas International Homebuyers Report.
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'Permitless carry' law allows Texans to carry handguns without permission or training
Texas previously required its citizens to undergo a background check and training and get a permit to carry a handgun. But now, with this new law, all such requirements have been withdrawn. Gun rights advocates have highly praised this law.
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'The biggest honor I can do': Texan wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
A Texas native will return to the United States as a Tokyo Olympic silver medalist for baseball.
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'An amazing finish': Taylor native wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics
A Taylor native has received a medal in the track and field competition of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Anchía: Absent Texas Democrats had 'no choice' but to go to Washington, D.C. to avoid a controversial vote
Elected Democrats in the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott have entered a public dispute after Democrats went to Washington, D.C. to avoid a vote for an election integrity bill.
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Maze Environmental introduces innovative approach to produce 'upstream oil and gas stabilization'
In response to the rising demand for clean energy, Maze Environmental will soon launch to eliminate stack flare and fully reduce methane emissions.
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Serve America Movement works for 'values that are at the core of the Lone Star State'
A new political party in Texas has been formed, and it is one based on transparency, accountability, problem-solving and collaboration.
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'There's a lot of interest': Darth Vader house hits the market with asking price of $4.3 million
Living in an iconic Star Wars villain's helmet may be a dream for some fans of the films, but it very well could be a reality for someone looking for a Houston home with an architectural edge and a multimillion dollar budget.
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'It's exciting': Texas offers Free Fishing Day June 5
Cast'em if you've got'em, especially this Saturday, June 5, when an oh-fish-ial license won't be required all day in any Texas body of water.
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'What a remarkable season': Kingwood Park ranked No. 4 in 5A baseball
The Kingwood Park Panthers ended their season with back-to-back losses against College Station and by earning the praise of their supporters.