A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...

Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his ...

This week session began! It will be an exciting and fast-paced 140 days. We will do our best to keep East Texans informed ...

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The number of homes sold in December 2024 compared to December 2023 increased in all but two of the market’s 12 ZIP codes, ...

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the election of Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, as ...

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...

The city announced the completion of road improvements along San Jacinto Boulevard and Trinity Street earlier this month, a ...

AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new ...

State lawmakers elected by Austin area voters are looking to enact a variety of incremental bipartisan reforms during the ...

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.