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Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to raise its readiness level as the state braces for ...

Much of Texas is under an increased fire threat tonight, with the state preparing to manage extremely critical wildfire ...

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle didn’t hesitate to step in after the Tri-State Fair shooting in 2022 left a Potter County ...

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigated the bulk purchase of millions of dollars with worth of lottery ...

Local and state crews are on alert as high winds, low humidity, warm temps and dry conditions combine to create an elevated ...

Scott Sence has lived in Sinton for 10 years. He told 3NEWS he was shocked by how much damage the fires had caused.

The Smokehouse Creek fire is a stark reminder of the ongoing wildfire risk that threatens communities, property, and lives ...

California’s housing market is already one of the most expensive in the country. A San Francisco condo can cost as much as a four-bedroom house in Texas and families drive hours inland just to find a ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state resources ahead of wildfire danger in West Texas this week. This comes after the Texas A&M Forest Service reported very high to extreme fire weather ...

Multiple wildfires erupted across Central and South Texas on March 4 as high winds left thousands without power in both ...

Texans deserve a lottery that is fair and transparent for everyone.” An advocacy organization called the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers said in a statement that it was puzzled by the state ...