Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.

Yesterday was the first day Texas lawmakers could file bills for next year’s legislative session. It comes just days after Democrats made historic gains in the midterm elections. As the Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports, proposals will depend on whether Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate can reach agreements. After more than a decade serving the city, Lubbock Animal Services director Steven Greene has died. Colleagues with the city remember him for his dedication to people and animals alike.