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Harvesting rainwater is 100% legal in Texas, and state laws even protect homeowners who do it. Learn how Lubbock residents can easily set up a rain barrel to save on water bills and keep their garden thriving.

East Texas is getting its first taste of fall, but the colorful leaves may take a little longer to arrive. Here's when to expect autumn foliage.

Congratulations are in order for a Wichita Falls nursing home that was just ranked the best in The Lone Star State.

Austin’s 43rd Annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade is back! Get schedule details, parade route maps, and vendor info for Día de los Muertos downtown.

Donald Trump is visiting Waco next Tuesday. Get all the details on speech schedules, venue updates, and local traffic impacts here.

Trump's back in Waco this week, and Central Texas Republicans are gathering to push Ken Paxton's Senate bid forward.

Ever wanted to appear in a film? A short film project in El Paso is looking for extras to help recreate the atmosphere of an '80s-style music video. Here's how locals could get involved.

A New York horror short film has a fun El Paso connection! Two locals make cameo appearances in the creepy production, giving the Sun City a small moment on the horror scene.

A hip-hop legend from the nineties wasn't actually from El Paso after all, despite what local stories claimed.

Discover Día de los Muertos events in El Paso, including festivals, cultural performances, family activities and community celebrations this fall.

Lubbock's getting double the political heat on October 27th when two Senate candidates hold rallies the same day.

StoryCraft and CALL TIME give local performers the stage and feedback they need to grow their craft in supportive spaces across El Paso.

A young man's death near Lubbock in 1996 still haunts investigators after more than three decades with no answers.

More than 30 years after an El Paso woman was murdered in her home, Texas DPS is renewing its search for answers in the unsolved case.

Being naked in front of other people may not be your thing but many do enjoy it. In Texas, there are several spots where clothes are optional. Austin is home to the only park in Texas where clothes aren't required.

Texas pumpkin growers faced extreme drought this summer, cutting yields by 30% to 40% in a major growing region. Here's what that means for pumpkin prices and Halloween supply.

Texas is cracking down on data centers that won't share their water usage numbers with the state.

We've all been there, we wake up and don't feel so hot and have to day off work to rest. Is it legal for your employer to ask for a doctor's note before coming back to work?

Grunt calls work best when used sparingly. Sometimes the deer you're hunting responds better to silence than to another sound.

Pink Flamingo Taco Shop is bringing its tacos, tortas and aguas frescas to Tyler, with plans to open a new location at 3709 Troup Highway, Suite 100, in the former Oliveto building. The announcement has East Texas taco fans talking, but the move also means Winona is losing its original location...

A video from the Historic Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas, appears to show a red rope moving when no one is visible nearby. I've never been much of a ghost believer. I'm one of those people who needs to see something with my own eyes before I'm convinced...

If every East Texas town had an official dessert, which sweet treat would represent your hometown? Around here, we love to eat, and it doesn't seem to matter what time of day it is or how recently we had a meal. Somehow, there's always room for dessert ...

Texas researchers tracked thousands of does to crack the real secrets behind when deer breed. Temperature isn't the trigger everyone thinks it is.

Celebrate autumn at the Killeen Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 23. Bring the family for live entertainment, fall treats, and festive fun in Central Texas!

Looking for pumpkins to decorate your porch or carve for Halloween? Here's how to plan a pumpkin-picking trip around East Texas.

Early voting opens today in Lubbock County. Before heading to the polls, voters should ensure they have a valid photo ID and review key Texas polling place rules regarding cell phones, political apparel, and firearms.

Help your child build literacy skills! Killeen Public Library invites young readers to Paws for Reading. Get full event details, times, and location here.