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Meet the seven new Texans in Congress

Meet the seven new Texans in Congress

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WASHINGTON — Texas’ seven freshly elected members of Congress run the ideological gamut, from impassioned conservatives to some of the most progressive members ever sent from Texas.

The new members will be in Washington for the next few days for freshman orientation, where they will learn the ins and outs of legislating — and how to be reliable foot soldiers for their parties. Neither of Texas’ Se ... Read more

Texas roadway partially melts in heat, officials say

CROCKETT, Texas – A roadway in Crockett, Texas, grew so hot on Monday that the roadway was “bleeding” asphalt.

The asphalt located at SL 304 from SH 21 East to the concrete pavement at SH 7 East was “just bleeding” and no vehic ... Read more

SBLive’s Texas Baseball Top 25: North, South Texas teams h

High school baseball season is in full swing in Texas with squads across the state now entering the thick of district play.

To highlight the best the top teams around the state, SBLive will release two sets of statewide rankings recogniz ... Read more

Lovelady proclaims Lady Lions Month

Lovelady City Council recognized the Lovelady High School softball team by designating June as Lady Lions Month and granting "Keys to the City" to the Class 2A State Runners-up. Photo courtesy of Justin Dobbins

By Larry Lamb

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Grapeland Peanut Festival happening this weekend

On Saturday, the city will host a parade featuring horses, old tractors, antique cars and, of course, the Peanut Queen.

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GRAPELAND, Texas — Residents in Grapeland are set for Houston County's biggest and one of its oldest events!

The 74th Annual Grapeland Peanut Festival will kickoff Thursday, Oct. 17 and will run through Sat. Oct 19.

The festival features delicious fair food, carnival rides and an arts and crafts sale. ... Read more

‘It’s an exhaustion of our humanity’: New report detai

Texas is one of seven states, all in the South, that does not pay people in prison for their work. A new report by the Global Human Rights Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School and the American Civil Liberties Union estimates about 800,000 p ... Read more

Morning Roundup: Eagles celebrate Lane Johnson with special

Toe-tapping DeVonta Smith says, 'It's kind of my thing'

Just in his rookie year, it seems like wide receiver DeVonta Smith has mastered the toe-tap. Following Tuesday night's toe-drag to another one in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Giants, ... Read more

Bryan business gives back to Madison County cafe targeted wi

MIDWAY, Texas (KBTX) - A week after vandals targeted the Horse Breakers Café in Downtown Midway with racist and vulgar graffiti, local businesses and community members want to send the message that there is no room for hate in the Brazos Valley.
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