DeBolt was sworn in after her appointment was approved via voice vote. She will serve until a special election is held in ...

One Republican and two Democratic candidates qualified for the Senate District 5 seat on Jan. 7. Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, ...

As the struggle to nominate a new speaker for the Texas House of Representatives continues, one East Texas State Representative has come under scrutiny. Visit this article to learn more: <a href=" ...

Boone, a Washington County native, served multiple periods in prison for ... Photo by Matt Goins Matt Goins Matt Goins Gable, ...

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation charged the mother of missing toddler Kahleb Collins with charges relating to the death of the child. A fatal car accident on ...

Republicans are narrowing the Democrats’ advantage in voter registration, and enjoyed a second consecutive election of impressive results in 2024 as Palm Beach County became solidly purple after years ...

Fayette County storm shelters will be open Saturday through Sunday as severe weather pushes through the area.

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He won the Fayette County sheriff’s seat during the November General Election, and he will pledge his oath of office on Monday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Thomas H ...