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Right now the law says that if 20% of your neighbors don’t like what you’re doing they can force the city council to a super ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It's been a busy day of weather across Central Texas with heavy rain, hail, and multiple tornado warnings including one confirmed tornado in the Milam County area. The severe ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is on the verge of a major shift in how families can pay for their children’s education. Texas is not the first state to pass an ESA program, and some have already faced serious ...