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Here's Where We Are In Austin ISD's School Consolidation Process

Come Monday, the Austin Independent School District will be one step closer to closing or consolidating schools. Facing declining enrollment, a budget…

Smoke pouring from a chemical warehouse in Crosby, Texas Tuesday morning.

Worker Killed In Second Chemical Fire In Texas In Less Than A Month

A tank holding a flammable chemical caught fire at a Texas plant Tuesday, killing one worker, critically injuring two others and sending employees fleeing…

Civil Rights Groups Warn That Texas Voter Citizenship Check Could Violate Federal Law

The state of Texas' announcement that it was flagging tens of thousands of registered voters for citizenship checks was met with dismay among civil rights…

Texas Senate Unanimously Passes $5,000 Teacher Pay Raises, Adding Librarians

The Texas Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would provide $5,000 annual pay raises for full-time classroom teachers and librarians, at a…

When it comes to Fourth of July barbecue etiquette, <em>Bon Appetit </em>food director Carla Lalli Music says you should avoid hovering if you are a guest. If you want to be helpful, she says, bring some extra ice or non-alcoholic drinks.

Barbecuing This Fourth Of July? Here's What To Do And What Not To Do

For the rules of barbecue etiquette 101, we enlisted the help of Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Appétit and author of Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes To Make You A Great Cook.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is in the middle as former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris face off in the June 27 debate in Miami. Harris and Biden will again share center stage in the July 31 debate.

2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren And Biden Vs. Harris

The debates will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on July 30 and 31 in Detroit. Moderators will be CNN's Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper.

Abbott Names School Finance, Property Taxes, Mental Health As Emergency Items In State Of The State

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address today before the Texas Legislature. He kicked off the speech with a long list of platitudes…

DPS Director Takes 'Full Responsibility' For Data Errors In Texas Voter Citizenship Review

After being rebuked by Gov. Greg Abbott for the state’s botched review of the voter rolls, the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety took…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to ask state lawmakers to approve more than $1 billion in additional aid to combat the state's growing homelessness problem.

California Governor Pushes $1.4 Billion Plan To Tackle Homelessness

As the state's homelessness crisis grows, Gavin Newsom is pushing a plan to subsidize rent and build more affordable housing. The Trump administration has said state leaders are not doing enough.

Ric Ocasek of The Cars, performing at the group's induction ceremony into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Ocasek died Sunday.

Ric Ocasek, Frontman Of The Cars, Has Died

The lead singer of The Cars — the offbeat Boston rock band that became a mainstay of radio in the 1980s — died Sunday afternoon in Manhattan.

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