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Over 50 school districts and over 125 schools across 13 counties in Deep East Texas, let's take a comprehensive look at the Texas Education Agency's 2026 Accountability Ratings.

Jalapeños grown in Mexico and distributed across Texas and Louisiana are at the center of a Salmonella outbreak that has put dozens of people in the hospital.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

A new website lets Texas drivers search public Flock audit logs to see whether their license plate appears in records of Flock database searches.

The star on the mountain used to go dark after Christmas. It wasn't until 1993 that El Paso started leaving it on every single night.

Concordia Cemetery and El Paso High School are just two stops on a ghost trail that one local researcher has spent years mapping out.

Texas Tech is ending its first-come, first-served student game seating policy. Students must now reserve seats via the Red Raiders app using a new point system based on academics and attendance, with tight deadlines and standby lines.

Black Magic Woman, Smooth, Long Train Runnin', What a Fool Believes. That's a lot of classic rock packed into one August night in El Paso.

A group of El Paso peeps, including a former "Local Loco", now have their own tequila and that's really good news for tequila lovers and aspiring musicians alike.

Broadway Street in downtown Lubbock is trading its historic bricks for concrete, bike lanes, and tree-lined sidewalks in a renovation that changes the feel of the whole corridor.

Heavy rain in Lubbock causes severe stormwater pollution when runoff sweeps up sediment, excess nutrients, trash, bacteria, and chemicals. Protecting local playa lakes and wildlife requires proper waste and runoff management.

A Texas lawmaker wants to push school start dates to September, and his reasons go beyond just giving kids a longer summer.

The current Fire Station 2 has served southern Tyler since the 1970s. A new facility will provide firefighters with more space, updated equipment areas and improved response capabilities.

That car sitting in the driveway for months could be costing you more than you think. Lubbock has rules about junk vehicles, and they apply even on private property.

What salary do you need to live comfortably in Amarillo? A local Reddit debate has people putting a number on it.

A Texas Tech Masked Rider is coming to LEGO form, and Lubbock fans are excited for the August 2026 drop.

Flock's license plate camera network is tightening the rules after officers used it to track former partners. The changes are coming whether local agencies want them or not.

Lubbock actually lets you keep backyard chickens, bees, and even a horse in the city limits, but the rules are more specific than you might expect.

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

Exciting news for Amarillo families! The Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary is building a new petting zoo and looking to adopt friendly mini donkeys and a mini cow. Have a lead? Contact them on social media!

Chick-fil-A is launching a massive fall menu in Amarillo on August 24! Get ready for new Chicken & Waffle Sandwiches available all day, plus S'mores Milkshakes and Frosted Coffees.

With triple-digit temperatures still in the forecast, a Texas lawmaker says changing the school calendar could help students avoid the hottest part of summer.

The new ordinance bans future data centers and limits expansion of existing facilities inside Chandler.

Winona ISD is starting the school year with fewer bus drivers, and Superintendent Justin Cowart is stepping in to help keep students moving safely.

The G.L.O.V.E. looks like standard patrol gear but delivers an electric shock on contact. ICE may soon be equipping agents with thousands of them.

Google, Rowan, and CleanSpark are now on record agreeing to meet Texas rules that hold data centers accountable for their impact on the power grid, water, and neighborhoods.

A total of 24 former Texas Tech Red Raiders have made NFL rosters this season, including nine standout rookies and superstar Patrick Mahomes, who is sitting out the preseason to stay healthy.

Some Tyler gym-goers are wondering whether local gyms should have stricter rules about recording, especially when other people may end up in the background.

The Texas Lottery has announced another $1 million Instant Millions winner after a lucky Fort Worth player hit the jackpot.

There are many things you'll hear just about every El Pasoan say and there are things you will never hear an El Pasoan say. This is a partial "never" list ...

Some El Paso students are already back at it and others start soon but, for some, back to school is no longer an issue. Here are some activities for those folks ...

Looking for a new job in Lubbock? Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a major job fair this Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your resume and meet with top local employers ready to hire.

Well for those interested, it's International Swingers Day and the Lone Star State is in one of the top places for the swingers lifestyle.

A Pittsburg resident matched all five white-ball numbers in the August 8 Powerball drawing and walked away with a $2 million second-tier prize.

Courts say you have no reasonable expectation of privacy in public, and these cameras are a big reason that ruling matters in everyday life.

A physics professor named a miner mascot, a ballet dancer redesigned him, and now a sports logo company has El Paso fans divided all over again.

The El Paso Public Library isn't just books anymore. From silent dance parties to escape rooms, there's something happening almost every single day.

Six shots fired outside a Washington hotel in 1981 put Lubbock in national headlines for all the wrong reasons, and the story behind it still surprises people.

Owning property in Lubbock comes with a rulebook most residents have never read, and the city has real tools to enforce it.