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State job numbers continue to set records

The Texas economy continues to shore up job losses incurred during the pandemic, adding 40,000 non-farm jobs in September and continuing a string of 11 straight months of record employment.

Powerball jackpot increases to $610 million, one Texas ticket won $1 million

While nobody won the $580 million Powerball jackpot Saturday night, someone in Texas did win $1 million, lottery officials said. That winning ticket sold in...

Pierce’s run, Walker’s gaffe help Texans topple Jags again

By MARK LONG | AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dameon Pierce initially got hit behind the line of scrimmage. He slipped Rayshawn...

Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM | AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — On the Rams' third offensive play, Dallas' Dorance Armstrong bashed through their offensive line...

Best place to cast a line? Texas ranks No. 5

A new survey of best and worst states for fishing ranks Texas at a solid No. 5, behind Florida, Alaska, Montana and Minnesota.

State sales tax receipts jump 17.2 percent over last year

State sales tax revenue in September totaled $3.69 billion, 17.2 percent above collections compared to a year ago.

Pierce’s performance bright spot in dismal Texans season

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — High-energy and never without a smile, rookie Dameon Pierce is one of the few bright spots...

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10

By SCHUYLER DIXON | AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush scrambled to his right, scanning the end zone for a target...

Maher kick lifts Rush, Cowboys over Burrow, Bengals, 20-17

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brett Maher kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys held on to beat the Cincinnati...

District director for U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

BY PATRICK SVITEK | TEXAS TRIBUNE The district director for Texas’ newest congresswoman, Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, recently resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. The website Current Revolt,...