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The El Paso Fall Events Guide You’ll Want to Save
Fall is officially here in the 915! Check out the El Paso events, festivals and Halloween celebrations happening from September through the start of 2027.

21 'Hole in the Wall' Restaurants you Don't Want to Miss
East Texas residents shared their favorite low-key restaurants around Tyler, giving diners plenty of new places to try beyond the area's biggest and busiest spots.

Texas Gas and Diesel Prices Are Both Still Climbing
Diesel hit a record high in Texas last week, and gas prices are still climbing too. Here's this week's full price breakdown by city.

Don't Miss These El Paso Kermeses Happening This Fall
El Paso's favorite church festivals are back! See the full 2026 kermés schedule and start planning your family's next weekend outing.
Texas Prison AC Could Cost $1.5 Billion
We know that in Texas if you commit a crime there will be consequences for your actions. Which could include time in jail or prison if a judge decides that punishment is warranted. Being in a Texas prison is a place that no one wants to be. But recently, a federal judge has ordered Texas to put air conditioning in all of the state prison facilities...

GALLERY: See Whats for Sale at Abilene's Historic Farolitos
After nearly 90 years, Farolitos Mexican Food closes its doors in Abilene, taking with it generations of family recipes and irreplaceable memories.

El Paso War Veterans Displaced To Build Border Bridge
Over 5,600 residents lost their homes to settle a territorial argument between two nations. Their story lives on at this busy bridge today.

LIST: El Paso Runs, 5Ks and Charity Walks You Can Join This Fall
Lace up, El Paso! These upcoming 5Ks, fun runs and charity walks are perfect for runners, walkers, families and run-club newbies.

New Texas Safety Rules Now Apply to Big School Events
New Texas safety requirements for extracurricular activities took effect September 23, including written security and medical plans for larger school events.

Strongest El Niño in 140 Years Threatens Texas with Ice, Hail, and Severe Storms
The strongest El Niño in 140 years could bring severe storms, heavy snow, and hail to Texas. Here is how the historic weather event impacts the state.

10 Things that Texans Would Prefer Over Jury Duty
Nobody's excited about jury duty, but the author's list of things worse than it might surprise you.

Ozzy + Black Sabbath’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Film Trailer + Track Listing Revealed
Get a look at the first official trailer and see what performances made the cut for the 'Ozzy + Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning' concert film.

Are These Actually the Most Snobby Cities in Texas?
A new study ranks the snobbiest cities in Texas using income, home prices, and culture data. See which cities made the list.

Fall Cricket Explosion Expected Across Central Texas
This fall's cricket explosion could be worse than usual, thanks to all that spring rain we got earlier this year.

Study Names the Snobbiest Places in Texas
A new ranking reveals the snobbiest cities in Texas using data like income, home prices, education, and amenities across the state.

Rain Chaos Hits El Paso: Flooding, Sinkholes and Power Outages
El Paso's wet weather brought flooding, collapsed roads and power outages. More rain is still in the forecast this week.

Texas Is America’s #1 State for Ghost Hunters
Texas has the highest odds of encountering a ghost in America. The state's 118 haunted locations and thousands of cemeteries might explain why.

Does the Lubbock County Jail Have to Be Air Conditioned? Here’s What Texas Law Says
A federal judge is weighing whether Texas should air condition all its state prisons, a move that could cost billions to complete.
All Texas Prisons to Receive Air Conditioning by 2029
A judge ordered that inmates have been serving their time in conditions that violate their constitutional rights. Facilities have three years to make changes.
Drones Are Delivering Food in Texas. Would You Try It?
Drone food delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth is expanding, giving some customers the option to have restaurant meals flown directly to their homes. Companies including DoorDash, Wing and Flytrex are already operating in parts of the Metroplex, while new rooftop drone docks are being installed...

New Texas State Park Opens This Week With a Wild Side
Post Oak Ridge State Park opens for expanded day use this week, offering more than 3,000 acres of rugged Hill Country, scenic overlooks, hiking trails and something increasingly rare: quiet.

El Paso Flood Watch: Free Sandbags Available Before More Rain
El Paso is under a flood watch as heavy rain moves into the area. Here's where locals can get free sandbags from El Paso Water.

This Is Texas' Oldest House
Deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country is the states oldest mansion.

What Texas Law Says About Smoking with Kids in Your Vehicle
Less and less people are smoking actual cigarettes. For those that do smoke, is it legal to do it while kids are in the vehicle?

National Hunting And Fishing Day Celebrates Texas Outdoor Traditions And Economic Impact
National Hunting and Fishing Day reminds us where conservation funding really comes from. Your license dollars protect Texas wildlife.

These Famous People Have Surprising East Texas Connections
A simple question on Facebook produced a surprisingly long list of celebrities with connections to East Texas, including several names that may catch you off guard.
West Texas Shakedown Brings Custom Cars And Bass Competitions Back To San Angelo
Kingdom Audio is reviving a tradition with the 19th Annual West Texas Shakedown, featuring everything from custom cars to serious sound system competitions.
Texas Job Growth Is Outpacing the Rest of the Nation
Texas job growth continues to outpace the nation, even as many Texans say the rising cost of groceries, gas and other expenses is making life more difficult. New Texas Workforce Commission data shows the state added 159,400 jobs over the past year, giving Texas a 1...

East Texas Congressman Working on New Film Incentive
A proposed federal film incentive could give Texas another reason for movie and TV productions to choose the Lone Star State, and an East Texas congressman is helping work on it.

El Paso’s First Day of Fall Will Bring Heavy Rainfall
El Paso is under a flood watch as several days of rain and thunderstorms arrive just as fall officially begins Tuesday.
