Nashville could become the next Google Fiber city

In an apparent indication that Nashville may become the next Google Fiber city, Google has filed an application for a certificate of franchise authority with the state of Tennessee Regulatory Authorit
Casket designer donates custom coffins for children killed in house fire

Hot rod designer turned casket designer Trey Ganem has donated five custom coffins to the family that recently lost five children in a house fire in Edna.
Texas trying to work out how to utilize funds from oil boom to improve highways

As Texas' Proposition 1 is expected to generate billions of dollars for the state highway fund by dedicating a portion of the tax revenue from the oil boom to road construction and maintenance, state
Texas appeals court refuses to take action to save double-murderer from execution

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Tuesday refused to take any action to save murderer Scott Panetti from execution, declaring that staying the execution sentence was out of its jurisdiction.
Texas launches new website to help women find health care services

Texas has announced the launch of a new website to help women navigate the state' extensive health network for women and get the health care services they need.
John Cornyn chosen as Senate’s Republican majority whip

Republican senators of the incoming 114th Congress on Thursday unanimously chose Sen. John Cornyn as the Senate's Republican majority whip.
Texas leads other states in future job growth estimates

Texas has been leading other states of the U. S. in job creation for the past many years and estimated future job growth rate is also strong, an analysis of available data revealed.
Voters overwhelmingly elect Greg Abbott as new Texas governor

Giving a tough blow to Wendy Davis and her Democratic Party, Texas voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Republican Greg Abbott as the state's new governor in the last fourteen years.