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County election staff across the Austin area are in a frenzy to process thousands of voter registration applications after the Texas Department of Public Safety failed to send them. The agency says the error was caused by a third-party vendor.
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The illegal movement of animals — particularly horses — could thwart the U.S. Department of Agriculture's effort to stop the spread of the parasite. -
Part of the Trump administration's 175-mile steel border wall through the region is now under construction in Hudspeth County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. -
Texas Monthly's BBQ Fest welcomes pitmasters from across the state to cook for attendees. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Feeding Texas, an organization that aims to create a hunger-free Texas. -
The decision comes after university officials consolidated seven ethnic studies departments into two earlier this year. Faculty within the College of Liberal Arts were told most majors could be consolidated into one before the fall 2027 semester. -
Galveston County issues red tide advisory at beaches amid reports of dead fish, respiratory symptomsOfficials say there have been reports of dead fish and respiratory symptoms in several locations across Galveston County. -
Thousands of Texas families are waiting for help paying for childcare – but government payments don't always cover the full cost, so even families who get that help can struggle to find care they can afford.
