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U.S. Rep. Keith Self explains his votes and tells us whether he supports a blank check for the Iran War. DALLAS — It was a busy week inside the U.S. House of Representatives, where lawmakers finally passed three critical bills, despite plenty of GOP infighting over what should – and shouldn’t – be included. And … Read more

Cornyn’s campaign said Paxton has the “legal authority to put a stop to EPIC City.” Paxton has sued twice to try and stop the development. DALLAS — The legal fight over The Meadow — a proposed Muslim-centered development in Collin County — is now spilling into Texas’ high-stakes Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, just weeks … Read more

A Travis County district judge extended a pause on a ban that would restrict the sale of consumable hemp products in Texas until July 27. AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County district judge has allowed the sale of natural smokeable hemp products, including flower buds and rolled joints, in Texas until July 27, according to … Read more

Police in Conroe reportedly found the child’s shoe near the pond and jumped in. They found the child unresponsive. CONROE, Texas — A toddler died after being recovered from a pond at a Conroe apartment complex Thursday afternoon, according to police. Conroe police said it happened at an apartment complex on Westview which is near … Read more