Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Mission Arlington's Christmas store offers free gifts

Mission Arlington is embracing the spirit of giving. The nonprofit organization opened its annual Christmas store and, in just two days, has already helped 8,000 parents find free gifts for their children.