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Texas Tech football has broken into the Top 10 of the latest US LBM Coaches Poll with 1,079 points following a strong 3-0 start. The Red Raiders remain one of the Big 12's top-ranked teams as they prepare to host Sam Houston next.

Local filmmaker Valeria Contreras just got her Netflix-backed short into the El Paso Film Festival. It's a story about two sisters saying goodbye on the historic streetcar.

Dak Prescott just etched his name into Cowboys history, breaking Tony Romo's passing touchdown record in a division showdown.

Lubbock's bringing back the Tricycle Derby this weekend, and kids ages 3 to 5 are invited to pedal their way to fun and safety lessons.

A Texas Tech photographer captured something wild at Galaxy Stadium: clouds that look like they're spelling out actual numbers in the sky.

Whether you play or not, you've probably asked yourself what the state does with the lottery prize money that goes unclaimed.

The federal government has approved $7.5 billion in reimbursement for Texas border security costs, according to Governor Greg Abbott.

Abilene State Park brings the Buffalo Soldiers story to life with living historians and a full encampment setup.

Your brown lawn might not be dead yet. Heat and drought stress can send grass into dormancy, and the tug test reveals whether roots are still alive underneath.

If you watch sports in Texas there is no doubt that you have seen dozens of ads promoting sports gambling, even though it's technically illegal in the Lone Star State. While many of those apps are still blocked in Texas there seems to be a legal gray area in regard to prediction markets which can produce very similar-looking sports wagers...

The fight with Flock cameras continues in Texas. Last week, the Lone Star State decided to freeze installation of Flock cameras along all state roads. Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits allowing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers to be installed along state roads...

Call me crazy, but it feels like so many people including here in East Texas are getting offended over nothing lately. I'm not sure whether it's the stress of bills stacking up, the political division within the Lone Star State or if it's a combination of everything but I'm always looking for a way to lighten the mood a bit...

Presley Gerber, who followed his mother Cindy Crawford into modeling, has died at 27.

Carrot Top remains hospitalized in Las Vegas as his representative shares a new update on the comedian's recovery.

Moving to Texas? Discover the best counties ranked for safety, schools, cost of living, and lifestyle in this guide to family- and single-friendly living.

El Paso’s first-ever Cafecito Crawl is coming to Downtown El Paso. Sip coffee, sample pastries and explore 10 local stops for just $20.

From cutting back on restaurants to buying groceries in bulk and working extra jobs, East Texans are sharing how they're making their money stretch.

Ever wonder how Texas Tech's iconic "Guns Up" hand sign started? Frustrated by Longhorn fans in Austin, alumnus L. Glenn Dippel created the signature gesture in the 1970s, establishing a legendary Red Raider tradition.

The Bronco Ballroom hasn't hosted professional wrestling since the 1980s. Now a local promotion is changing that with a major tournament this September.

Lubbock just hosted its first-ever professional slap fighting championship, and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.

Texas led the country in job creation over the past year, adding 159,400 nonfarm positions with a 1.1% growth rate. Data from the Texas Workforce Commission highlights a record workforce exceeding 15.9 million people.

Scammers are impersonating your doctor's office through fake MyChart emails. Don't fall for the trick.

Built in 1930 with a one-of-a-kind pipe organ and Spanish design, the Plaza almost became a parking lot before the community fought back.

Governor Abbott just pumped the brakes on new license plate reader permits across Texas highways, citing concerns that deserve attention.

Gas prices in Texas climbed to $3.93 a gallon this week, a 10 cent jump AAA blames on high crude prices and global unrest.

Ever dreamed of owning your own Texas honky tonk? A popular Terrell dance hall is now on the market for $1.4 million, giving someone the chance to own a piece of the Texas country-music scene. The Swingin Door Saloon comes with a massive dance floor, bar, pool tables, equipment and plenty of honky-tonk character...

Bossart Bark Park is shrinking. The SPCA sold 51 acres to help fund operations at their recently opened animal care facility.