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Message of hope from Texas border county inundated by crime
As tens of thousands of people from all over the world illegally enter Texas through a small, rural border county – committing crimes along the way and terrorizing a community of roughly 3,000 – many are finding hope from their sheriff’s office.
Border residents to Congress: ‘Stop holding press conferences, shut down the border’
Residents in Texas border towns express frustration with Congress, calling for immediate action.
Texas economy grows faster than nation for five consecutive quarters
Kansas and Texas Lead the Way in Economic Growth - See Latest Data
Nearly 500,000 moved to Texas this year, Census shows
Discover why Texas has become a hotspot for relocation
California business exodus continues in 2023; since 2005, majority relocate to Texas
Over 237 companies have left California since 2005 due to high regulations and taxes, with Texas being the top destination. Find out why businesses are choosing to relocate.
Governors ask NCAA to reconsider transgender athlete policy
The governors said the NCAA has an opportunity to "create a fair environment for women's sports.
Texas advances multiple resources to protect, support Jewish community
The Texas Comptroller also reminded businesses about Texas' Israel boycott list and announced that Texas has purchased $20 million in Israel bonds.
Judge blocks feds from cutting Texas concertina wire along Rio Grande River
Within one week of Texas suing the Biden administration over Border Patrol agents cutting concertina wire barriers on Texas soil, a federal judge granted Texas’ request and issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the federal government from cutting the fencing.
Houston is growing so fast it’s getting another area code
The Public Utility Commission of Texas says that in 2025, the Houston area will run out of new phone numbers.
Billions of dollars in local bonds, sales tax increases on Nov. 7 ballot
Cities have proposed sales taxes expected to bring in billions of dollars of additional revenue if approved by voters.