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opinion Editorials. Texas shouldn’t use special session to redraw electoral maps Gerrymandering and redistricting between census years erodes fair representation.

Things to Do. Map: Find Fourth of July fireworks, parades and more events near you in Dallas-Fort Worth Here’s a look at the biggest Fourth of July events happening across North Texas in 2025 ...

Air quality index map: See current conditions You might expect colorful sunrises and sunsets, hazy afternoon skies, poor air quality, and sometimes allergy symptoms.

Standing atop an earthen levee just north of the Rio Grande and near the famous Santa Ana National Wildlife Refugee, ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning cellphone use at school, ... Map Shows Countries Around World With School Phone Bans. Published Jun 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT. By .

The new military zone is located in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties in Texas and will be transferred from land overseen by the ...

A new study says this “under the radar” town west of San Antonio is one of the nation’s most popular places to celebrate the 4th.

The 74 reports that the microschool movement is growing, with median sizes rising from 16 to 22 students, serving 750,000 U.S ...

As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2025-26 school year, KXAN is keeping track of starting teacher salaries areawide.

To keep you weather-aware and able to prepare for the worst, the Houston Chronicle is keeping an eye on what's expected to be a busy 2025 hurricane season with this interactive tracking map.

Partly cloudy with a high of 87 °F (30.6 °C). Winds S at 7 to 12 mph (11.3 to 19.3 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from SSE to S at 9 to 15 mph (14.5 to 24.1 kph). The overnight low will be 77 °F ...