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Rights activists celebrated Wednesday the collapse of legislation to restrict transgender people's use of bathrooms in Texas, but proponents on both sides of the bitter divide warned the battle was far from over.
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San Antonio -
A comprehensive review of the impacts of shale oil and gas development in Texas has been released. The report, by The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST), looks at the benefits and consequences of shale development.
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John Lomax just released an album of his father's music, which was collected by his grandfather. It is a compelling piece of Americana music.
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Lar Park Lincoln played Tina Shepard in 'Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood' and also starred in the hit TV series 'Knots Landing' as Linda Fairgate. Her latest film, out this summer, is called 'Expulsion'. She spoke to Digital Journal.
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Fort Worth -
The hosts of 'The Bryan Blue Show' talk to Digital Journal about their work, their relationship, their political beliefs and their mutual respect for one another.
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Singer-songwriter Eloah Jones chatted with Digital Journal about her new single "Soldier," and her plans for the future.
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Austin -
A Texas state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make all abortions a felony, a move he says would make women "personally responsible" for having sex.
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Waco-born Wade Bowen has been very busy of late and now this accomplished artist, known primarily for his energetic live shows, will make the trip across the pond for his first ever U.K. dates. He spoke to Digital Journal.
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English singer/songwriter Bragg and American folk musician Henry played songs off their forthcoming collaboration — as well as some of their solo material — to around 100 fans at St. Pancras Old Church in London.
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Released earlier this month, some critics are already hailing the country star's first album in six years as one of his best. He talked to Digital Journal about the project and shared his thoughts on the music he loves.
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That album is 'California Sunrise,' given a glowing review by Digital Journal upon its release back in June. We spoke to the 31-year-old Californian about the record and about what he's up to for the rest of 2016.
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'Stars Behind the Stars: A Benefit for the Blue' is a charity fundraiser set to raise money for the Dallas Police Association's Assist the Officer Foundation, following the recent killing of five police officers in the city.
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It's been a while since the Texan country star released an album (it was 2010's 'Outlaw', in case you're wondering), but now's he back with a new effort celebrating his honky tonk roots.
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Frisco -
Brett Sanders, of Frisco Texas, had to pay a $220 speeding ticket, which he did. However, he chose to pay with more than 20,000 pennies.
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The successful businessman, based in Stephenville, Texas, recently staged the 'Steven Tyler...Out On a Limb' benefit concert alongside the Aerosmith singer. He told all to Digital Journal.
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The Texas born actor, writer and model - raised on a cattle ranch in Dallas - has a number of projects already out and more in the pipeline. He spoke to Digital Journal.
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By AFP
Washington -
Flooding in and around the US city of Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues, reports said.
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Oklahoma City -
About 7.9 million people are now at risk from man-made earthquakes, especially in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas according to the U.S. Geological Survey in a report issued earlier this week.
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Texas congressman Pete Sessions, a Republican, doesn't believe in global warming and doesn't like big government.
But he does like magic.
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Back in school, Jae and her sister were in a band called 'Girls Tyme' with classmates Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland. Digital Journal asked the Houston-born star about her new single and about her memories of that time.
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Austin -
A top health official in Texas is stepping down after co-authoring a study that angered Republican leaders because it suggested cuts to Planned Parenthood are restricting women's access to healthcare statewide.
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The nutballs on the GOP side of the 2016 race for the presidency do not fill me with hope.
That's especially true for Rafael "Ted" Cruz who seems so disconnected from reality that someone has to grab him out of the air.
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The renowned, U.S.-based psychologist, author and business and life coach had plenty to say to Digital Journal about his current work and his role in the Indian Independence Movement under Mahatma Gandhi 70 years ago.
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Cordova -
A Tennessee woman who launched a web crowdfunding campaign to make back money she lost on last week's $1.5 billion Powerball drawing has had her fundraising project shut down.
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Dallas -
It was a bad end of the year in Texas for tornadoes. One family near Dallas had a secondary problem — they kept getting billed by the power company even though their house has been destroyed.
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Houston -
To celebrate the recent passage of open carry laws in the state of Texas, one barbecue restaurant owner is offering an incentive to customers who bring their firearms.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants a convention of the states to convene to "restore the rule of law in America." The convention outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution has never been invoked.
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Dallas -
The storms ravaging several U.S. states have claimed another eight victims, in Texas. The death toll now stands at 26 people.
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Houston -
Investigators with the Houston Fire Department are investigating a possible case of arson at a mosque in southeast Houston on Christmas Day.
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Voorhees -
Residents of this New Jersey town are asking why one local gas station is charging $3.98 per gallon when other nearby stations, including one across the street, are charging $1.79.
The $3.98 price at the Lukoil station has stayed the same since August.
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A look at Grace community church's Good Friday service from the back, as singers celebrate on the stage
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In his attempt at becoming honorary fire marshall for the afternoon, Cap checks wind direction as the fire comes to an end.
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Buddy's Well and Septic Service was a big hit at the parade, coming and going.
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A new wildfire in the Texas hill country was quickly knocked down late Wednesday when firefighters with Bandera Fire Rescue arrived with their fast-attack brush truck.
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Jeff and Susan Wright and their two children in happier times. Betting Her Life- 48 Hours Special
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Fort Hood shooting: First responders use a table as a stretcher to transport a wounded US Soldier to an awaiting ambulance at Fort Hood, Texas - Nov. 5, 2009. The shootings were perpetrated by Nidal Malik Hasan, a career serviceman with the U.S. Army who held the rank of major. The attack claimed the lives of 13 servicemen and women. Hasan has been linked to Anwar al-Awlaki, a high-ranking al-Qaida militant. United States Army
Dr. Prakash leading a stress management workshop. Office of Dr. Prakash
Bystanders crouch for cover as shots rang out from the Soldier Readiness Processing Center on Fort Hood, Texas. The Nov. 5, 2009, shootings were perpetrated by Nidal Malik Hasan, a career serviceman with the U.S. Army who held the rank of major. The attack claimed the lives of 13 servicemen and women. Hasan has been linked to Anwar al-Awlaki, a high-ranking al-Qaida militant. United States Army
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