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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today touted that under his current term the crime rate in Texas fell for the third consecutive year, according to new Uniform Crime Reporting data released by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The statewide rate dropped 13% in 2025.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Meta will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.

Canton Independent School District is set to begin class on Wednesday, August 12. The new school year brings with it a lot of excitement and possibility.

Water often taken for granted that it will be there when we need it. The management of our water sources takes responsible management. In Canton that management is guided by Steve Ruppenthal, Assistant City Manager.

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The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court has logged plenty of hours in session during recent weeks, hosting three separate workshops in order to complete the budgeting process for the 2026-'27 Fiscal Year.

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Through my many years spent on the water and in the woods enjoying my passions of hunting and catching fish, one if the absolutes truths I’ve learned is the fact that, “It isn’t over until it’s over”.

AUSTIN, TX (July 31, 2026) – Ahead of the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, NFIB State Director Jeff Burdett is urging Texans to take advantage of the tax savings and to shop small.

After more than 3,200 traffic crashes in school zones or involving school buses last year, Texans are reminded to drive safe and smart Why this matters Traffic crashes in Texas school zones increased 12% from 2024 to 2025.