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Blue Bell Ice Cream is bringing back two holiday favorites: Christmas Cookies and Peppermint Bark. The seasonal flavors combine festive cookie and peppermint tastes, giving Texans a reason to get into the Christmas spirit early. Here's what goes into each flavor and which container sizes are expected to be available...

Great Harvest Bread Company is opening a second Tyler location on Troup Highway on October 30, giving local bread lovers another place to find fresh-baked bread, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options. The new bakery will be located inside Green Acres Shopping Center, with hours seven days a week...

Halloween candy can make or break a trick-or-treater's night, and some treats are definitely more exciting than others. Across Texas, kids are getting ready to throw on their costumes, hit the neighborhood streets and fill their bags with as much candy as possible...

Texas has a ghost story that's haunted back roads for over a century, born from tragedy and still spooking locals today.

Banana Ball is rolling into Waco this May with a baseball experience unlike anything you've seen before. No walks, synchronized dancing, pure entertainment.

Lubbock families preparing for Halloween can catch a packed lineup of Texas Tech sports on October 31, including a Big 12 football matchup against Arizona, men's tennis, and the Big 12 Cross Country Championship.

Caddo Lake's Spanish moss and winding waterways are beautiful, but local folklore tells of mysterious creatures, a Bigfoot-like figure and a woman whose cries supposedly still echo across the water.

Lubbock's Halloween weather looks pleasant in the afternoon, then flips cold and windy by evening. Layers under those costumes are going to be your best friend.

A new study reports 197 ghost sightings in El Paso, putting the city ahead of Austin, Corpus Christi and Laredo in Texas.

The Kohlberg Mansion has history, mystery and reportedly some ghostly residents. Lost El Paso Paranormal investigated and things got weird.

Looking for something fun and free to do with the little one’s this Halloween? El Paso is full of plenty of Trunk-or-Treat events.

College planning starts with exploring your options. UTEP Orange and Blue Day gives El Paso families a chance to tour campus, ask questions and discover what's possible.

Lufkin, Diboll, Garrison, Cushing, Tenaha, Grapeland, and Tenaha are among some of the teams that have games Friday night with huge playoff implications.

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.

A recent package theft in South Lubbock has residents concerned about unattended deliveries. Lubbock Police recommend using Amazon pickup sites, shipping to work, or requesting delivery drivers hide packages.

Palestine and Rusk police have shared information about registered sex offenders. Here's how parents can access official registry information and prepare for a safer Halloween

Police can be hard to spot sometimes. Now it's even harder because of "ghost" police vehicles that are on the streets.

West Texas deer have an uncanny ability to sense you before you even know they're there. Quiet truck doors and silenced phones matter more than most hunters realize.

I still remember the ridiculous things people did at red lights back in my school days. But can you legally get out of your car at a Texas stoplight?

Friday morning, a portion of Loop 287 near Lockheed Martin will shut down during an active attacker drill. Please be watchful of emergency vehicles and be prepared to slow down in that area

Stream your way to L.A. to experience Olivia Rodrigo's sold-out 'Unraveled' tour!

Haunted Hill House in Mineral Wells, Texas, is a historic home known for its chilling paranormal reputation and overnight investigations. From stories of a spirit named Toby to reports of unexplained activity, the Victorian-style house has become a destination for paranormal enthusiasts looking for something more frightening than a typical haunted attraction ...

Cupbop is coming to Tyler, Texas, with a new fast-casual Korean BBQ restaurant planned for The Village at Cumberland Park on South Broadway. After speaking with the owners, the tentative opening date is November 6, 2026, pending required permits and other preparations...

What Halloween costume would each East Texas town wear? With Halloween approaching, cooler temperatures settling in and decorations popping up around the neighborhood, it's the perfect time to have a little fun with the personalities of our favorite East Texas towns...

“Cold Blooded (Demo)” is officially out, bringing a fan-favorite unreleased track into the spotlight with a message about emotional defenses and the past experiences that shape us.

After years of orange cones and construction delays, East El Paso drivers are finally seeing progress on Pellicano Drive. See the latest update.

Numerous computer weather models are showing that our next best chance of widespread rain will happen on or around Halloween