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Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners. Rising property values have increased tax bills, ...

If you're after more of a leisurely float than a whitewater thrill, this Texas state park has water fun for the whole family, ...

Winter storm: Death toll rises as winter storm continues dumping snow across the U.S Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are ...

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently toured the site of Post Oak Ridge State Park in Burnet and Lampasas counties, expected to open to the public in 2029. Greenland could become 51st state under proposed ...

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Warriors face Atlanta. The Warriors are 13-5 on their home court. Golden State is 9-12 against opponents over ...

MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A casual question to a virtual assistant led to an exciting discovery for a Texas family at Crater of Diamonds State Park. James Ward, a 41-year-old high school teacher from ...

The Oregon Ducks and Indiana Hoosiers will face off in Atlanta next week in the College Football Playoffs semifinal game or Peach Bowl.

STRAWN — On the first morning of the year, a line of cars was already wrapping around the entrance of Texas’ soon-to-be newest state park. Hundreds of visitors from Beaumont, Austin, Dallas and San ...

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