Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
Woman found dead on burning mattress in East Dallas apartment fire
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead on a burning mattress during an apartment fire in East Dallas on Sunday evening.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead on a burning mattress during an apartment fire in East Dallas on Sunday evening.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins District 9 Senate runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Fort Worth neighbors on elderly woman killed in home
Fort Worth police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old woman who was killed inside her home Friday night by a stray bullet fired from the street.
Fort Worth police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old woman who was killed inside her home Friday night by a stray bullet fired from the street.
Dallas police arrest suspect in stolen car and uncover evidence of mail theft
Dallas police arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle whose apprehension led to the discovery of evidence tied to a federal mail theft investigation.
Dallas police arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle whose apprehension led to the discovery of evidence tied to a federal mail theft investigation.
10 victims rescued in Lubbock human trafficking bust; 20 facing charges
A monthlong multi-agency operation in Lubbock resulted in 20 arrests and the rescue of 10 human trafficking victims.
A monthlong multi-agency operation in Lubbock resulted in 20 arrests and the rescue of 10 human trafficking victims.
Texas Dem who said God is ‘nonbinary’ now says atheists are more ‘Christ-like’ than Christian colleagues
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
Fort Worth neighbors demand justice after 66-year-old woman killed inside her own home
Investigators believe a bullet fired from outside the home struck the victim, possibly linked to a "shots fired" call an hour earlier.
Investigators believe a bullet fired from outside the home struck the victim, possibly linked to a "shots fired" call an hour earlier.
When to plant vegetables in Texas: 2026 frost dates and zone guide
Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.
Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.
Whataburger is giving away free biscuits this week. Here's how to get yours
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
North Texas warming shelters close after this weekend; overflow shelters on standby
As temperatures begin to rise across North Texas, some emergency warming shelters have already closed their doors.
As temperatures begin to rise across North Texas, some emergency warming shelters have already closed their doors.
Immigrant accused in Dallas NYE bridge shooting gets federal gun charge
One of the men arrested this week for a New Year's Eve incident in which semi-automatic rifles were fired from a Dallas bridge has been given a new federal charge for illegally having a gun as an undocumented immigrant.
One of the men arrested this week for a New Year's Eve incident in which semi-automatic rifles were fired from a Dallas bridge has been given a new federal charge for illegally having a gun as an undocumented immigrant.
50 community parks across Texas to be improved after record-setting grant disbursement
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for park improvement awards.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for park improvement awards.
TABC finalizes new rules for Texas hemp industry
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
Deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits extended in Texas
The deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits has been extended in Texas following the widespread winter storm.
The deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits has been extended in Texas following the widespread winter storm.
Bella Hadid's ex-boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, arrested in Texas
Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy who recently broke up with supermodel Bella Hadid, was arrested early Saturday near Fort Worth for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy who recently broke up with supermodel Bella Hadid, was arrested early Saturday near Fort Worth for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."