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What happens when you build a race car that is simply too advanced for its competition? Meet the Texas-built Chaparral 2E and 2J, two legendary machines that changed racing history and challenged the rules of motorsports.

Tyler residents wasted no time sharing which restaurants they'd love to see replace the closed Wendy's on Loop 323. From long-requested chains to a few hilarious suggestions, here's what East Texans had to say.

A parasitic insect that burrows into living tissue is pushing closer to Central Texas, and Waco is already taking steps to get ahead of it.

El Paso is loaded with things that are not only weird, some shouldn't be here at all.

Tensions with and within Russia have brought the subject of nuclear attacks back to the forefront. Should an attack on the USA occur, big cities in Texas and Phoenix, Arizona will see major losses.

Four Lubbock ISD officers were recognized this year, but one sergeant's work tackling gang activity inside the district really stood out to department leadership.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently training in Oxnard, California, but today we're going to look back at when the team was right here in Wichita Falls.

Dry conditions are prompting burn bans across East Texas, with seven counties currently restricting outdoor burning.

El Paso's nickname 'El Chuco' has layers of history tied to migration, music, zoot suits, and border slang that most people have never heard.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has several executions scheduled before the end of the year.

Which Buc-ee's is the best in Texas? An AI ranking highlights the state's top locations based on popularity, size, and traveler experience.

The cameras were temporarily moved while right-of-way permits for their original locations are finalized.

DPS is reminding Texans about school zone safety, school bus laws and simple ways to help protect students.

El Paso natives are launching El Músico Tequila, a new premium tequila brand that uses independent music during its fermentation process.

A new Girl Scout documentary has an El Paso connection. Meet the young local karate student featured in Cookie Queens.

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are reportedly married after quietly exchanging vows in a private ceremony, though neither star has confirmed the report.

El Paso’s food scene is a treasure chest of flavors. It’s time to shine a light on the family-run favorites and tucked-away cafes that locals can’t get enough of.

Find out what qualifies during Texas and New Mexico's 2026 Tax-Free Weekend, including clothing, backpacks, school supplies and more.

Store Managers in the Temple and Waco area can earn up to $20.50 an hour, and the season comes with a 30% employee discount.

El Paso's favorite church festivals are back! See the full 2026 kermés schedule and start planning your family's next weekend outing.

Traveling at 75 miles an hour, without stopping, it will take you about 11 hours to drive this highway from end to end.

You don't necessarily need a four-year degree to earn six figures. These five in-demand careers can pay $100,000 or more and are seeing strong demand across Texas.

If your vacation budget is tight, this Texas city offers one of the cheapest summer getaways anywhere in the United States.

Halloween lovers won't want to miss Texas' official Halloween Town, where October is packed with festive events and spooky surprises.

Every summer, thousands of Texans gather to watch one of the state's most incredible wildlife spectacles as Purple Martins fill the evening sky.

There is a lot to love about Texas, including the unique foods that were created here.

Tall grass, brush piles, vacant lots — if you live near open land in Lubbock, late summer is when you want to start paying a little more attention to where you're walking.