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A new Dolly Parton mural in Fort Worth, Texas is becoming a gathering place for fans paying tribute to the country music icon. The colorful artwork outside the historic Stagecoach Ballroom was created following Parton's death and is already attracting visitors who want to snap a photo, share a memory and celebrate her legacy...

After decades of work, retiring in Texas means leaving the grind behind. But picking the right spot matters more than you might think.

Texas is getting closer to the future of air travel, with TxDOT preparing to begin its Project Nexus pilot program this fall. While Texans won't be hopping into passenger air taxis just yet, the first phase will test routes, collect data and help prepare for advanced aircraft that could eventually transport people, cargo and medical supplies...

This West Texas city launched the careers of Supreme Court justices, Grammy-winning singers, and actors you've definitely seen on screen.

Every fall, people tune in to watch Katmai's bears gorge on salmon and transform into massive hibernation machines through live webcams.

Local casting director Emily Buntyn just won a Primetime Emmy for her work on Apple's Widows Bay. She's been making Hollywood magic happen from behind the scenes for years.

A big annual event in Wichita Falls is getting ready to kickoff in a few days and here's everything you need to know.

Many Texas drivers flash their headlights when they see police ahead, but state law has specific rules about when high beams can be used.

Texas Tech has logged its 10th consecutive home sellout ahead of Friday's Big 12 opener against Houston. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. as the Red Raiders aim to extend their seven-game winning streak in the series.

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.