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By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding Texas’ 23rd Congressional District to its target list, the third red-leaning, Hispanic-majority U.S. House seat to make it onto national Democrats’ radar ahead of November. In adding the seat to its “Districts in Play” list, the House…

AUSTIN – As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school,…

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet Texas Crop and Weather Report – by Kay Ledbetter Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) With…

Partnership expands opportunity across the sport as BuckJam Season 2 champion Daniel Keeping earns invitation to compete at Hondo Rodeo Fest Phoenix   STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Aug. 5, 2026) – Hondo Rodeo Fest announces a new partnership with Bucktown, the athlete-first bull riding organization founded by two-time PBR World Champion and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney,…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of the green space around us for the benefit of people, pets and the planet, offers important summer safety tips for pet parents this summer. “Summer is one of Mulligan the TurfMutt’s favorite seasons because all the opportunities to get outside and…

AAA Texas, City of Dallas Judiciary and MADD to help teens and parents prepare for a safer school year Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for young drivers. As students return to school and more teens begin driving to classes, practices, jobs and other activities, AAA Texas and the City…

Collin County – On August 4, 2026, at approximately 5:13 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Farm-to-Market (FM) 1378 and Osage Lane.   A preliminary investigation indicated a 2020 Chevrolet Spark was traveling east on Osage Lane. The driver of the Spark disregarded the…

Nominations open, 25th Annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to give more than $1 million in cash prizes Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO, Texas—To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through…

Winning ticket was purchased in Floresville for March 9 drawing; Due to weekend office closures, an in-person claim must be made by Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. local time AUSTIN — A jackpot-winning Texas Two Step® ticket worth $200,000 for the drawing held on March 9 will soon expire. The ticket, matching all four of the…