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University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll illustrated, not for the first time, that the latest battle in Texas Republican leaders’ forever war on property taxes is fueled in part by many voters’ ...

Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s alcohol laws by allowing spirits-based ...

Texas House Rep. Ken King has submitted a bill that would designate the tomahawk rib-eye as the state’s official steak. Coverage like this is very rare, but we have an obligation to deliver the news ...

An East Texas state senator has filed and introduced to committee legislation intended to make broadband internet more easily ...

Ghazal Lounge opened Jan. 17 in the Florence of McKinney retail development, according to a company representative.

Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact.