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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes West Texas, one of strongest in state history
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck West Texas near Pecos, marking one of the strongest quakes in Texas history.
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Texas county declares an emergency over toxic fertilizer
A Texas county is taking steps to declare a state of emergency and seek federal assistance over farmland contaminated with ...
In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...
Marion County commissioners fight Lake O’ the Pines water sale to DFW area
There was a packed house in Jefferson, as the Marion County commissioners convened to hear citizens object to the sale of ...
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East Texas Representative appointed to lead State House Homeland Security Committee
East Texas State Representative Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, has been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Texas House ...
Potter County officials enforce Texas Mass Gatherings Act for Sand Drags
The Canadian River Sand Drags are just around the corner and Potter County officials are doubling down to protect both public ...
Marion County Commissioners Court signs resolution opposing transfer of water rights to Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
The court cited negative impacts to long-term water availability and economic sustainability in their resolution.
What the Texas Homestead Exemption bill would mean for property taxes and school funding
AUSTIN – It is now in the hands of the Texas House to decide what to do about a new property tax cut plan. The author of the Senate's plan calls it the largest exemption increase in state history.