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Attempts to hash out a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on THC failed as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continued to push for a ...

Since the floods, lawmakers have heard testimony about the many ways Texas failed not only the girls but also the 111 other ...

As the Texas legislature debates a new camp safety bill, three Kerr County camps are pushing to have one part of the bill ...

Camps will have to relocate cabins away from areas deemed most likely to flood, or lose their license to operate.

Living in a log cabin can help you escape the rush of city living, but it's a huge adjustment. If you are interested in ...

I have decided to start a large construction project half a mile from my house where I have lived for 55 years. This project ...

A year has passed since the iconic Wolf Lodge Steakhouse was destroyed by a tragic fire. On Sep. 1, 2024, the fire shocked ...

The Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park have been preparing a new nature center at the park, Plans are for the new facility to open in the spring of 2026. Jason Lee, a park naturalist, said last year ...

Whether you’re restoring a family retreat or painting a newly built getaway, these classic exterior paint color combinations ...

There’s a garden with native plants like monkeyflower and buckwheat, and an enclosed porch serves as a mini farm stand. Kemp stocks a fridge with eggs from her chickens and there’s locally-made ...