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No 7-Eleven in El Paso? You Can Still Score a Free Slurpee
7-Eleven celebrates 60 years of Slurpee with free drinks, a new limited-time flavor and special Slurpee Day events on July 11.

Which Texas Cities Made WalletHub's Most Stressed Cities List?
Nope, NOT El Paso, (at least not in the top 40 anyway), we're too chill for that. San Antonio is the most stressed Texas city, just making the top 20, at #20.

National Fry Day Falls on a Friday—Here's Where To Get Freebies
National French Fry Day is here! Discover where to get free fries, limited-time offers, and tasty discounts before they're gone.

Somebody Just Won $20 Million On a Texas Lottery Scratch-Off
The $20 Million Supreme scratch off game features 4 top prizes of $20 million. After three years, somebody finally claimed the game's last top payout.

When Does School Start in East Texas? Full List
Summer break is winding down. Here's when students across East Texas head back to school this August.
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Reverse Course After Weeks of Declines
Texas gas prices rose 7 cents this week, AAA Texas reports, as Amarillo and Lubbock see some of the sharpest increases amid oil market tension.
Viral Video Leads to Guilty Plea by Texas Breeder
East Texas breeder Kirstine Hicks pleaded guilty to wire fraud after investigators found sick, misrepresented dogs and an unlicensed operation.

Blue Bell’s New Flavor Is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream
Blue Bell is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with its new Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, featuring cake pieces, fudge swirl, and sundae sauce.
This Lavender Farm Near El Paso Is Worth the Road Trip
Discover a beautiful lavender farm just two hours from El Paso where visitors can pick their own lavender, enjoy special events, and experience stunning purple fields.

Smith County Sheriff's Office Mourns The Loss Of A Deputy
The Smith County Sheriff's Office is mourning Deputy Gerald Atchison, who died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Blue Bell Just Dropped A New Summer Flavor Texans Need To Try
Blue Bell just dropped a summer flavor built around vanilla ice cream — and somehow it ends up tasting like a chocolate lava cake.

Are Honor System Porch Food Sales Legal In Texas?
Texas Cottage Food Law has a detail a lot of home bakers miss — and it could mean the difference between a side hustle and a legal headache.

El Fresco 2026: Don't Miss the Final Two Free Concert Nights
Only two El Fresco concerts remain this summer in downtown El Paso. Enjoy free live music, food vendors, and family fun.

The Birds Texans Spot Most Often Across the State
Discover the most common birds found in Texas and learn when you're most likely to spot these beautiful species across the Lone Star State.
244 Kilograms of Meth Lead to 40-Year Federal Prison Sentence
A Texas man was sentenced to 40 years after authorities seized more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine during a major federal drug trafficking investigation.
Texas Is Adding Thousands Of New Prison Beds
Texas is investing more than $500 million to expand and modernize its prison system, adding roughly 5,600 new beds at correctional facilities across the state.

$30 Texas Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1 Million Payday
A Pasadena resident won $1 million playing the Texas Lottery's Premier Play scratch ticket game. Five more top prizes are still waiting to be claimed.
The 10 Biggest Megachurches In The Lone Star State
Texas is home to more than 30,000 churches and about 210 megachurches. Here’s a look at the 10 largest, including Houston’s famed Lakewood Church.

West Texas May Get Wetter Before A Long Dry Stretch Hits The Plains
West Texas could be looking at a wetter fall and winter, but what comes after that has some climate experts genuinely concerned about what follows the rain.

9 Things To Do Around East Texas This Weekend - July 11
Rodeo, weenie dog races, water slides, Shakespeare, and more are happening around East Texas this weekend.
30-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down After Texas Chase and Gunfire
A Grand Saline man was sentenced to 30 years after firing at deputies during a 112 mph Wood County chase. Texas crime, prison sentence, police pursuit.

These Fundraisers Help Support the West Texas Rehab In 2026
From a free two-mile walk in July to a Christmas ball in Snyder in December, West Texas Rehab is giving the region plenty of chances to show up for its neighbors.

7 Fun Abilene Getaways That Don’t Require Leaving Town
Turns out you don't have to pack a bag or fill up the gas tank to feel like you actually got away for a bit — Abilene's got more going on than most people realize.
These 5 Breakfast Buffet Foods May Not Be Worth the Risk
Experts say these five popular breakfast buffet foods may carry a higher risk of foodborne illness. Here's why Texans may want to think twice before filling their plates.

The Driving Habits That Frustrate East Texans the Most
Drivers across Tyler and East Texas are calling out dangerous driving habits that they say are making local roads more frustrating and unsafe.

Every Texas Purple Heart Has a Story: This One Is Personal
Purple Heart Day honors America’s wounded and fallen service members, including two deeply personal stories from my own Texas family.

Lockhart BBQ Spot Crowned Texas’ Best Cheap Barbecue
Cheapism named a legendary Lockhart barbecue joint the best cheap BBQ in Texas, and this longtime Texas BBQ fan says the pick is hard to argue with.

Arachnids Have Started Their Mating March Across Texas
Don't be surprised to see a large arachnid or two in your backyard.

EPCC Hosts First-Ever Red, White & Brew Event
Only 200 tickets are available for EPCC's Red, White & Brew scholarship fundraiser featuring local breweries, food pairings and student support.

Win Your Way to See Flatland Cavalry in San Angelo!
If you've seen Flatland Cavalry before, you already know they put on one heck of a live show.
