U.S. Senate passes a budget bill with provision from Sen. Cornyn to consider moving Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston.

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There’s no filibuster in the House, but Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries essentially conducted one anyway. Jeffries held the ...

Republicans passed a mammoth tax and immigration agenda they hope will reshape the U.S. economy and unwind many of the Biden ...

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The Texas Legislature passed several bills meant to make it easier to get more housing built in cities across the state. Here is a look at some of the key bills that were passed.

The plaintiffs argue the mandate violates the First Amendment’s protections for religious freedom and the separation of ...

Total Wine and More opened a new location in Conroe. The details Total Wine and More operates more than 250 locations across 29 states, according to its website. The business offe ...

MoCo Bouldering and Fitness, a bouldering and fitness facility, is gearing up to have its grand opening in Conroe in mid-July.