Texas cannabis businesses sue state to block smokeable hemp ban
Hemp businesses also want to block a new rule that raises licensing fees by thousands of dollars.
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Texas high school students are applying for college financial aid at a record pace
So far, nearly 60% of high school students in Texas have completed the financial aid form, an all-time high for this point in the year.
Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaul
“What we need from our schools isn’t a watered-down version of history. We need the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it challenges us.”
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle casino shooting suspect to be mentally evaluated, court officials say
Keryan Jones, accused of a fatal shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, faces charges including capital murder. Court proceedings are focusing on his mental state. Author: Kristin Dean, Simoné Simpson, KENS 5 Staff (KENS 5) Published: 8:53 AM CDT April 8, 2026 Updated: 8:53 AM CDT April 8, 2026 MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas — A Maverick … Read more
Massive $1.7M Asian grocery superstore in the works for San Antonio
Love H Mart in Austin? A similar Asian grocery superstore may be headed to San Antonio.
Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year
The tax break is one of the state’s costliest incentive programs and soon to be the most expensive of its kind in the nation.
The Death of Athena Strand: Jurors to hear, see disturbing video of former FedEx driver killing 7-year-old girl | Live updates
A jury is hearing weeks of testimony to determine if Tanner Horner should spend life in prison, or be put on Texas’ death row for the violent slaying FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has admitted to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Now, a jury is hearing evidence to … Read more