Texas will close out 2025 with about half a dozen new state laws taking effect on Dec. 4, covering everything from public-school testing and legislative procedures to abortion-drug liability and ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more. Over 800 laws from ...

House Bill 8 replaces the STAAR test with three shorter exams administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. Ron Jenkins Star-Telegram file photo More than a dozen laws passed ...

A father and son recently stumbled across a massive cache of old artillery shells in Czech forest — triggering a two-day operation involving a bomb squad. The Police of the Czech Republic said the ...

Join us as we metal detect on Treasure Island, uncovering incredible finds such as coins, gold, and treasure. Experience the unexpected events of the day, including a fall out of the boat.

This video follows a 100-mile metal detecting journey across a stretch of beach filled with unpredictable finds. The footage highlights hours of searching that reveal lost items, unexpected artifacts, ...

The Texan capital marches to its own beat, from nightly bat-spotting to food trucks that rival fine-dining restaurants. This quirky vibe is what makes it so magnetic. Even though Austin was, until ...

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, ...

NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including rules governing minimum pay for app-based ...

You can tell a lot about a company by what they're willing to sue over. Take Instacart, which just filed a lawsuit against New York City. Its beef? The company doesn't like five new city laws, set to ...

A variety of shredded cheeses sold across the U.S., including in Texas, have been recalled. Here's what to know. Evans Caglage / Staff Photographer Shredded cheeses sold under labels at retailers such ...

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