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Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce are among the many country artists who turn to the people and places they grew up in to ...

opinion Commentary. Texas businesses are in stronger shape after 89th legislative session Structural changes to corporate law will add muscle to our strong business climate.

Texas-born country star Cody Johnson will close out the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. ... Cody Johnson will take the star-shaped stage for a concert-only performance on March 22, 2026.

Texas has a proud history shaped by its resilient people and natural resources. ... In 1950, the Hill Country population was 800,000. By 2000, it had more than tripled to 2.6 million, ...