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Former United States president George H. W. Bush, right, leaves the field with the help of Pierce Bush, his grandson, before the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game in 2009 in Houston.

Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas

The CEO of a nonprofit organization joins a crowded GOP field in a suburban Houston district likely to be a Democratic target in 2020.

In the 76th minute of the game, United States' Megan Rapinoe powered the ball low and to the left giving the U.S. a 2-1 lead.

U.S. Battles To Beat Spain At Women's World Cup

It wasn't easy, pretty or elegant, but the American team will advance to play host France on Friday.

Like Harvey, Imelda's Torrential Rains Render Southeast Texas Roads Impassable

From Texas Standard:Tropical Depression Imelda dumped as much as 43 inches of rain in parts of Southeast Texas over the past few days. Weather experts…

Former Texas Gov. Mark White Dead At 77

Mark White, a Democrat who served as the governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987, has died at the age of 77.During his time in office, White's most notable…

Uber Co-Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns Under Pressure As CEO

Five of Uber's major investors reportedly demanded Kalanick resign immediately. His departure plunges one of the largest private companies on Earth into an even bigger leadership vacuum.

To Celebrate STEM Day, Leander Students Learn To Fly

Twenty-five fifth-graders from Camacho Elementary School in Leander went to an indoor skydiving facility Wednesday to get a lesson in flying. Before…

GOP Tax Plan Could Hurt Donations To Austin Nonprofits

GOP lawmakers have proposed a tax overhaul that could double the standard deduction for taxpayers in an effort to simplify the filing process. But a…

Congress, Not Trump, May Be On The Hook For Possible Puerto Rico Bailout

From Texas Standard:Recovering from Hurricane Maria seems like an impossible task for Puerto Rico, given the island’s already-crippling debt. That's why…

Trump's Pick For Key Environmental Post Is A Texan Who Really, Really Likes Fossil Fuels

Kathleen Hartnett White was a top environmental regulator in Texas from 2001 to 2007. Now, President Trump has chosen her to lead the Council on…

AG Greg Abbott: City & ISD Domestic Partner Benefits Unconstitutional (Update)

Update: More signs from the City of Austin that Attorney General Greg Abbott's opinion won't mean any changes for now: a memo from City Manager Marc Ott…

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