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From more entertainment options to practical improvements, Longview residents shared what they’d like to see added around town.

Six years running and Spirit Ranch's Oktoberfest keeps getting better. Free admission, seven breweries, and German food waiting for you.

Currently writing this at a layover in Miami on one hour of sleep. Let's get some frustration out.

Everyone knows there are some places that you go that require more formal attire; a Texas court room is one of those places. But recently there was a criminal defense attorney that was reprimanded by a judge for her attire in a court room. Mariah Medina posted to social media after she says a local judge reprimanded her for her attire...

Abilene's looking to honor a Hispanic service member who's made real impact both in uniform and back home.

After years of being extra careful about what he touches, this radio personality's hygiene habits are looking pretty smart right now.

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.

Some Texas high schools have thousands of students, creating enrollment numbers that can seem almost unbelievable to East Texans accustomed to smaller campuses.

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.

Texas game studios gave the world DOOM, Borderlands, and Metroid Prime. That's three games that basically rewrote the rules for entire genres.

Data centers across Texas are stonewalling state officials about how much water they're actually using. The numbers matter more than you'd think.

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.

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.

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.

El Paso's favorite church festivals are back! See the full 2026 kermés schedule and start planning your family's next weekend outing.

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...

After nearly 90 years, Farolitos Mexican Food closes its doors in Abilene, taking with it generations of family recipes and irreplaceable memories.

Over 5,600 residents lost their homes to settle a territorial argument between two nations. Their story lives on at this busy bridge today.

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 requirements for extracurricular activities took effect September 23, including written security and medical plans for larger school events.

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.

Nobody's excited about jury duty, but the author's list of things worse than it might surprise you.

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.

A new study ranks the snobbiest cities in Texas using income, home prices, and culture data. See which cities made the list.

This fall's cricket explosion could be worse than usual, thanks to all that spring rain we got earlier this year.

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

El Paso's wet weather brought flooding, collapsed roads and power outages. More rain is still in the forecast this week.

Texas has the highest odds of encountering a ghost in America. The state's 118 haunted locations and thousands of cemeteries might explain why.

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.