But here we are. If Texas Republicans don’t redraw the map, they will buck Trump but remain true to the politics of ...

In Texas, meanwhile, Republicans are considering whether to hold a special legislative session to undertake a rare mid-decade map-drawing that supporters hope could result in the GOP picking up as ...

The Senate proposal, which could greatly affect outdoor recreation in the West, is facing strong pushback from ...

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C). Winds from NNE to NE at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 65 ...

James L “Corky” Land, 95, of Merkel, passed away on April 10, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Corky Land was born in Breckenridge, Tx. to Luther and Lula Land on May 7, 1929. He went to school in ...

Night - Partly cloudy with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds from ESE to SE at 11 to 13 mph (17.7 to 20.9 kph). The overnight low will be 60 °F (15.6 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 65 °F (18.3 ...

MERKEL, Texas — Several people in Merkel made many memories at the old Merkel Motel and Restaurant, and now that it has been demolished, residents said they are sad to see it gone. "My family ...

Night - Clear. Winds from SSW to SW at 12 to 14 mph (19.3 to 22.5 kph). The overnight low will be 60 °F (15.6 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 86 °F (30 °C). Winds from SSW to S at 12 to 21 ...

MERKEL, Texas — Three teens from Merkel are being called heroes after saving a house from a fire. According to Merkel ISD, Rayson, Aspen, and Tuff, were passing by a house when they noticed ...

MERKEL, Texas — A Merkel man has been arrested for child pornography following an investigation that began in 2020. According to court documents, officials with the Criminal Investigations ...

MERKEL, Texas — After multiple school districts cancelled classes due to a large amount of illness-related absences, some parents voiced concerns about Merkel ISD not cancelling classes.