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ROCHESTER, N.Y. The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons. Praised for their versatility and universal appeal, balloons made the list Wednesday of 12 finalists being ...

City officials plan on establishing a property tax decrease, despite what legal language says on official agenda.

There will be several lane closures in Odessa beginning Monday, as crews work on a gas line in the area, the City of Odessa ...

The City of Odessa is hosting a Drive-Thru Animal Vaccine Clinic for pet owners on Saturday. Pet owners will be able to stay in their car while employees with the Odessa Animal Shelter come to the ...

Dallas Police Chief Eddie García is retiring from the top law enforcement role in that city and will soon land at Austin ...

Police Chief Eddie Garcia's resignation was a shock to Dallas' top officials. One council member said she was "blindsided" by ...

AUSTIN — Texas State Senator Kevin Sparks announced that he will be coordinating and hosting several town halls throughout the Panhandle and Permian Basin. At these events, he will provide a ...

Marqueece Harris-Dawson was installed Friday as the next City Council president, leading the 15-member board in tackling ...

Tied 40-40 going to overtime, Parish scored on its possession to take a 47-40 lead. LBJ quarterback Ali Scott hit Louis ...

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. pleaded no contest Thursday to a charge from a domestic altercation earlier this summer. Hall, 21, entered the plea to the reduced charge of ...