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McKinney ISD students are graduating at a remarkable 98.8% rate and leading the state's 100 largest districts in preparing teens for life after high school. The Texas district is proving that high expectations and strong support can help nearly every student cross the finish line.
A Texas city has boosted cardiac arrest survival rates from 10% to 47% in just two years by putting defibrillators in police cars and training citizens to save lives. McKinney is now becoming one of America's first "4-Minute Cities" where life-saving equipment is never more than four minutes away.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
A new mental health facility in McKinney is filling a critical gap by treating young adults as a distinct developmental group. BasePoint BreakThrough opens June 17 with specialized care for ages 18-35.
Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.
Scientists snorkeling through a Texas cave found lion-sized armadillo fossils lying on the riverbed alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats. The discovery is changing what we know about Ice Age climate across Central Texas.
A paleontologist snorkeling through an underground Texas stream discovered fossils never before found in Central Texas, opening a brand new window into life 100,000 years ago. The bones carpeted the cave floor like buried treasure waiting to be found.
A scientist snorkeling through an unexplored Texas cave found something extraordinary: bones everywhere, from giant tortoises to sabretooth cats that lived 100,000 years ago. This discovery opens a completely new window into Central Texas's prehistoric past.
A research institute born from a 25-year-old's dream on Texas ranchland has spent 85 years creating medical breakthroughs that save lives worldwide. From helping premature babies breathe to developing hepatitis vaccines, Texas Biomedical Research Institute proves that bold vision creates lasting impact.
A 63-year-old man who disappeared in Donna, Texas has been reunited with his family after a swift community search. Cenobio Trejo was found safe and taken for medical evaluation.
A Texas school district is breaking down barriers by opening its award-winning programs to students across the entire state through a new virtual academy. The Central Texas Innovation Academy offers everything from dual credit classes to career certifications that many districts can't provide.
The Texas Longhorns softball team captured their second national championship title by defeating Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series finals. Dominant pitching and clutch hitting sealed the historic victory in Oklahoma City.
A Texas mining company is voluntarily saving thousands of endangered black-lace cacti before breaking ground, turning them into 20,000 plants. It's a rare example of industry choosing conservation when the law doesn't require it.
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