Texas

Nashville could become the next Google Fiber city

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

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

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

Texas appeals court refuses to take action to save double-murderer from executio

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 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

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 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

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.

Interesting Stories

Advertising Increases the Urge to Smoke Traditional Cigarette: Study

Researchers from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania said that advertisements can have huge impact on the lives of people. Ads can increase the urge to engage in smoking.

The researchers affirmed that...

Science Stories

Is the Chinese Government concerned about the environment

A documentary on air pollution that was produced by CCTV reporter without any official support went viral in China, registering more than 200 million views before it was blocked by the government censors.

Now it has been found that all the...