Texas' Greg Abbott Ranked #1 Governor In Country By American Legislative Exchange Council
The conservative think tank named Greg Abbott "America's Best Governor" due to his "commitment to fiscal conservatism and free market policies."
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The conservative think tank named Greg Abbott "America's Best Governor" due to his "commitment to fiscal conservatism and free market policies."
Over $236 million in grand funding is being given to public safety programs and services throughout Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.
Additional help is being sent to West Texas as some areas see a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state agencies have announced a pilot program that provides rapid COVID-19 testing for school systems.
Abortion rights groups say the procedure, known as dilation and evacuation, is the safest and most common second-trimester procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal on a judge's ruling that blocked the governor's order on limiting mail ballot drop-off locations.
A federal judge has blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order that limits mail ballot drop-off locations to one per county.
County Judge Chris Hill said Thursday he will file the necessary paperwork to reopen bars in Collin County, following an executive order issued yesterday by Governor Greg Abbott granting county judges the decision-making authority.
Texas is allowing bars to reopen in regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday.
For the moment, bars remain closed; but, Governor Greg Abbott has ramped up speculation about a possible reopening.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday the reported accusations against state Attorney General Ken Paxton by his top aides "raise serious concerns."
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn wrote President Trump in support of Gov. Abbott's request for a federal major disaster declaration following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna in Texas.
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his order that reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and GOP lawmakers across Texas react and send thoughts and prayers to President Trump and First Lady Melania after both test positive for COVID-19.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins responded to the governor's changes on Thursday to mail-in ballot drop-off locations, saying they put some poll workers at risk.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday that looks to enhance security for delivering mail ballots in person ahead of Election Day.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for a county in Southeast Texas after a rare brain-eating amoeba was found in the water supply of a city.
Texas begins early voting October 13, and the Texas Secretary of State's office argued that making a change now would create a "logistical nightmare."
"Though Judge Barrett's credentials are impeccable, I have no doubt Senate Democrats will try to destroy her reputation for political gain, because they already tried to do just that," said Sen. Cruz.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to announce legislative proposals that give harsher penalties to people involved in riots, which includes mandatory jail time.
They argue Gov. Abbott did not have the power to put in place six additional days of early voting without input from the Texas Legislature, which is out of session this year.
Texas health officials say there have been 698,387 reported cases in Texas so far. The death toll is at 14,917.
The pit at Terry Black's Barbecue in Deep Ellum is brimming with brisket, now cooked to order for 75% indoor capacity. And the diners are showing up.
The popular video app TikTok could soon be based in Texas after President Donald Trump said Saturday he gave his "blessing" to a deal for U.S. operations.
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 continued to fall with 3,172 beds filled Friday, 74 fewer than the day before.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
