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The growth of cities between San Antonio and Austin, separated by 75 miles, is creating one massive metro region.
Fortunately, Lockhart’s downtown is a picture-perfect slice of small-town Texas that’s ideal for a post-barbecue stroll. The crown jewel of Lockhart is undoubtedly the Caldwell County Courthouse. This ...
Much of Central Texas — including Travis County — remain parched, despite downpours last month. Why it matters: The ...
Hemp-derived THC and criminal justice reforms are likely to be on the agenda for the special session. Redistricting should be ...
Patrick is president of the Texas Senate and is arguably the most powerful person in the Legislature. He appeared to support the idea of redrawing legislative boundaries to squeeze one or two more ...
There’s a place in the Texas Hill Country where time seems to have made a gentleman’s agreement with the locals to move just a little bit slower than everywhere else – that place is Llano, a riverside ...
Abbott hinted a special session may be needed because the Legislature didn’t pass a ban on cities, counties and school ...
Hancock has served in the Senate as a representative from the 9th district — based in Tarrant County — since 2013.
You can find a map for Travis County voting locations below. Here's a map of voting locations for Williamson County: You can find Hays County voting locations at this link. What do I bring with me to ...
Smoke from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg, Texas is visible in the air in Austin on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash east toward Austin, according to the ...
Elon Musk told investors in late January that Tesla would roll out “autonomous ride-hailing for money” by June in Austin, Texas — a state where the company faces almost no regulation ...