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A federal judge is weighing whether Texas should air condition all its state prisons, a move that could cost billions to complete.

A judge ordered that inmates have been serving their time in conditions that violate their constitutional rights. Facilities have three years to make changes.

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...

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 is under a flood watch as heavy rain moves into the area. Here's where locals can get free sandbags from El Paso Water.

Deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country is the states oldest mansion.

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 reminds us where conservation funding really comes from. Your license dollars protect Texas wildlife.

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.

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 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...

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 is under a flood watch as several days of rain and thunderstorms arrive just as fall officially begins Tuesday.

After four years in Washington, former KVIA anchor Mauricio Casillas is coming home to El Paso to join ABC-7’s evening anchor team.

Dak Prescott just etched his name into Cowboys history, breaking Tony Romo's passing touchdown record in a division showdown.

Lubbock's bringing back the Tricycle Derby this weekend, and kids ages 3 to 5 are invited to pedal their way to fun and safety lessons.

If you watch sports in Texas there is no doubt that you have seen dozens of ads promoting sports gambling, even though it's technically illegal in the Lone Star State. While many of those apps are still blocked in Texas there seems to be a legal gray area in regard to prediction markets which can produce very similar-looking sports wagers...

The fight with Flock cameras continues in Texas. Last week, the Lone Star State decided to freeze installation of Flock cameras along all state roads. Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits allowing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers to be installed along state roads...

Family-owned wineries from across Texas are bringing their stories and bottles to Frontier Texas this October 17th.

Moving to Texas? Discover the best counties ranked for safety, schools, cost of living, and lifestyle in this guide to family- and single-friendly living.

El Paso’s first-ever Cafecito Crawl is coming to Downtown El Paso. Sip coffee, sample pastries and explore 10 local stops for just $20.

The Bronco Ballroom hasn't hosted professional wrestling since the 1980s. Now a local promotion is changing that with a major tournament this September.

Lubbock just hosted its first-ever professional slap fighting championship, and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.

Built in 1930 with a one-of-a-kind pipe organ and Spanish design, the Plaza almost became a parking lot before the community fought back.

Some town names in Texas might just make you laugh out loud—there’s a playful charm to these quirky monikers.

Gas prices in Texas climbed to $3.93 a gallon this week, a 10 cent jump AAA blames on high crude prices and global unrest.

Not only will you win tickets to see Metallica in Kansas City, you'll get to interview them, too!

In Texas, we love to eat. But recently, Texas has released its first state-specific nutritional guidelines, offering Texans new recommendations on what we should be consuming. Why Did Texas Create Nutrition Guidelines? The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) published the guidelines as part of its inaugural report...

Texas is taking the next step toward three-year bachelor's degrees, with a new working group tasked with figuring out which programs could make the shorter path possible.

Elon Musk just became the first person ever to hit 900 billion dollars. He's got more wealth than Jeff Bezos by over 500 billion.