Texas town named finalist in Hallmark Channel’s Merriest Christmas Town contest
One Texas town is hoping to prove everything really is bigger and merrier in the Lone Star State this Christmas.
Aug 18, 2026Open source
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Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools
Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools
Aug 18, 2026Open source
137 fish, 4 crabs and 160 violations: What game wardens found at the Texas City Dike after getting a tip
137 fish, 4 crabs and 160 violations: What game wardens found at the Texas City Dike after getting a tip
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Over 50 arrested in North Texas World Cup human trafficking sting
Over 50 arrested and dozens of victims rescued in North Texas following a massive multi-agency World Cup human trafficking crackdown.
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Triple-digit heat wave continues to scorch North Texas; warnings extended
Sweltering late-summer conditions will continue to blanket North Texas this week as a persistent high-pressure ridge keeps temperatures well i...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator detained by ICE in Texas
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by immigration authorities in El Paso, Texas.
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Video: Man shoots at Texas officer before barricade standoff
Dashcam and body camera video show an armed suspect taking cover behind a vehicle before shooting at an Austin officer
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Alamo Colleges District, Texas State set to receive $285K in grants toward educational resources
Two San Antonio-area institutions of higher education are preparing to be the beneficiaries of state grant money geared toward the expansion o...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Texas' first electric plane test flights set to take to the sky in Galveston this week
Texas' first electric plane test flights set to take to the sky in Galveston this week
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Home modifications for seniors: Experts say skip DIY fixes, consider professionals
As more Texans choose to age in the comfort of their homes, making a home safe and accessible is becoming a top priority for families. It's im...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Dallas weather: Extreme Heat Warning issued as North Texas matches hottest day of 2026
North Texas will be placed under an Extreme Heat Warning on Tuesday as the region tied its hottest day of the year in 2026 on Monday, with no...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
State Fair of Texas cuts ticket and parking prices for 2026 after fairgoer feedback
The State Fair of Texas announced major price cuts for 2026, dropping daily child admission to $10 and reducing adult tickets and official par...
Aug 18, 2026Open source
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