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A 26-year-old passenger died after a motorcycle collided with a car making a U-turn in Ector County on September 13. The tragic crash highlights ongoing motorcycle safety hazards and critical defensive driving habits on Texas roads.

A West Texas man traded suburban life for 45 feet underground in an actual Cold War missile silo. Now he's making it home.

Camp Ford is one of Tyler's most significant Civil War landmarks. But did the historic site also become one of East Texas' haunted places?

Lubbock's got some seriously creepy spots, and we're not just talking about the spooky season decorations.

Texas Tech hosts Houston Friday night in a Big 12 opener that could set the tone for the rest of the season. Short turnaround games reveal which team adjusts better.

A.B. Quintanilla says he's not getting his fair cut from his sister's estate and he's taking the family to court over it.

Twenty-three black Angus cattle valued at more than $150,000 are believed to have been stolen from a Van Zandt County ranch. The cattle were reported missing August 31, and investigators found evidence that led them to believe the animals may have been taken rather than simply wandering away...

The Dallas Cowboys are using some surprisingly high-tech urinals to help monitor players' hydration and determine when it's safer to practice indoors. With the Texas heat still hanging around in September, coach Brian Schottenheimer says the team's sports-science staff is helping decide when players should get outside and when they should stay under a roof...

A Texas family is suing a Fort Worth daycare after alleging their 4-year-old son was encouraged to fight another child while in the facility's care. The lawsuit comes after the family says surveillance video showed a former employee allegedly encouraging the incident, raising serious questions about what happened inside the daycare...

A ranch horse in Presidio County just tested positive for a parasite that hasn't been seen in horses here since the 1900s. State officials are taking it seriously.

Pete Davidson lost his father, firefighter Scott Davidson, on 9/11. Now, as a father himself, he's facing the heartbreaking question of how he'll one day explain that loss to his daughter.

The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee released plate guidelines to boost gut health and longevity. From colorful produce to healthy fats, here is how Lubbockites can balance their meals—plus tips for eating healthy on a budget.

Texas Tech volleyball is off to a strong 5-2 start after a dramatic five-set comeback victory against Prairie View A&M in the Red Raider Classic, led by standout performances from freshmen Sara Bowcutt and Elia Dinsmore.

The Roulettes are bringing some serious rock firepower to Downtown El Paso for the 2026 Fright Festival at San Jacinto.

Riley Green brings his Cowboy As It Gets Tour to Lubbock this Saturday. Doors open at six, show starts at seven at United Supermarkets Arena.

Two major universities are settling a years-long dispute over a logo design that one says the other copied without permission.

The West Texas Fair & Rodeo is back in town, but there's a new rulebook everyone needs to know before heading out.

The Abilene Zoo's fall festival is back with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and animal encounters spread across seven October dates.

The Rocky Creek Maze has grown so much since their first year in 2007.

Texas Tech's looking at an 11-win season according to prediction markets, and traders are betting big on another strong year for the Red Raiders.

From Baylor in the 1930s to today's oversized, light-up mums, here's the story behind Texas' favorite homecoming tradition.

Copperas Cove ISD celebrates as CCHS earns a spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools list! Discover what makes this local school stand out.

Harry Styles has added two Arlington dates to his Together, Together Tour, giving North Texas fans two chances to see him at AT&T Stadium in April 2027.

Freezing rain, 40-mile-per-hour winds, and snow have all played a role in shaping Houston football's wildest moments on the road.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, a new moment of silence will honor those who died from illnesses connected to the World Trade Center.

Wondering if changing lanes in an intersection breaks Texas law? Here's what Transportation Code 545.060 actually says.

A national list highlighting America’s most beautiful places includes three Texas destinations—each offering something uniquely stunning.