In a stunning turn of events, state Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock claimed Saturday evening that he had the necessary votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House. "The speaker's race is over," ...

Last year, state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield was quietly but steadily climbing the ranks of Texas politics. The sophomore lawmaker had been named vice chair of the committee overseeing the state’s ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We now know who is performing at the 2024 Pride Houston festival and celebration. Late Wednesday, Pride Houston 365 announced CMA alumni K. Michelle and Brooke Eden will join ...

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