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How To Nominate A Hispanic Military Hero In Abilene
Abilene's looking to honor a Hispanic service member who's made real impact both in uniform and back home.

Studio Sanitation, Hand Washing, And Protecting Your Health
After years of being extra careful about what he touches, this radio personality's hygiene habits are looking pretty smart right now.
Grab A Rod And Head To Johnson Park For Kids Fish On November 7
Got a fishing rod and a couple hours free Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.? Abilene's hosting a public fishing event that's perfect for families of all ages.

These Are the 10 Biggest High Schools in Texas
Some Texas high schools have thousands of students, creating enrollment numbers that can seem almost unbelievable to East Texans accustomed to smaller campuses.

Abilene Community Band's First Fall Concert At Heritage Square
The Abilene Community Band is playing its fall concert at a building that's been through quite a journey, from high school to middle school to community hub.

Iconic Texas Video Game DOOM Has Been Played On A Rat Brain
Texas game studios gave the world DOOM, Borderlands, and Metroid Prime. That's three games that basically rewrote the rules for entire genres.

Texas Data Centers Under Investigation For Concealing Water Usage From State Regulators
Data centers across Texas are stonewalling state officials about how much water they're actually using. The numbers matter more than you'd think.

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.
