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Study: Texas Among Top 20 States With Most Distracted Drivers

According to a new study, distracted driving is probably worse than you think, with drivers looking at their smartphones on 88 out of 100 trips.The study conducted by Zendrive has Texas as the 17th worse state for phone-distracted drivers.

Barack Obama to Hold 1st Public Event This Monday at University of Chicago

Former President Barack Obama will speak to young people at the University of Chicago on Monday, returning to the city for what will be his first public event since leaving the White House.

Harris County Department of Education Board Approves Plans for First Public Recovery School in Harris County

The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees voted 4-0 on April 18 to approve the budgeting and implementation of a recovery high school, the first public Harris County substance-use prevention high school.

5 Things for Friday, April 21: Paris Terror Attack, Tennessee Teacher, Arkansas Execution

Good Friday morning to you. We've almost put another challenging week behind us. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Seaworld Welcomes Last Killer Whale

SeaWorld is excited to announce the birth of the newest member of the SeaWorld family of killer whales. Takara, the 25-year-old matriarch of the orca pod, gave birth to the calf at 2:33 p.m. Central Time, April 19, 2017, at …

Governor Abbott Appoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire November 15, 2021. The commission supervises and regulates all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state.

EPA Chief: Agency To Reconsider Methane Emissions Rule

The agency is also placing a 90-day stay on oil and gas companies complying with the rule, which was one of several President Donald Trump asked the EPA to review in an executive order last month.

Jon Ossoff Doesn't Live In His District. That Might Be A Problem.

But, he came up short. Which means that he and second place finisher Karen Handel (R) will spend the next two months bashing each others brains out -- figuratively speaking -- in advance of the June 20 runoff.

Georgia GOP Congressional Hopeful: I Want Trump's Help

Georgia's runoff Republican isn't running away from President Donald Trump.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.”

Ossoff Falls Just Short In Georgia Special Election As GOP Gets Wakeup Call

Democrat Jon Ossoff fell just short Tuesday of capturing a House seat in a longtime conservative stronghold in Georgia, serving a reminder to Republicans of President Donald Trump's unpopularity.

Melania Trump Kicks Off 139th Annual Easter Egg Roll

First lady Melania Trump, hosting the 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, kicked off the event alongside President Donald Trump, calling it a "wonderful tradition."

Tom Brady Skipping WH Visit, Citing 'Family Matters'

His decision comes hours after former teammate Aaron Hernandez was found hanged in his jail cell

DNC Chair On Georgia Race: 'We Have A Lot Of Wind At Our Back'

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez struck a positive note Wednesday morning just hours after Democrat candidate Jon Ossoff narrowly fell short of capturing a House seat in a longtime conservative stronghold in Georgia.

H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day by Giving Away 180,000 Reusable Bags This Saturday, April 22

Long known for its commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, H-E-B is making Texas a little brighter this Earth Day with its new eco-friendly Earth Day reusable bag. On Saturday, April 22, H-E-B will give away 180,000 colorful …