Texas declared its independence from Mexico 183 years ago on March 2

It's been 183 years since the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, marking our state's independence from Mexico.

Latin rock band Maná bringing 'Rayando El Sol Tour' to Dallas

The legendary Mexican rock band Maná is embarking on a tour across the United States, which includes a stop in Dallas.

Police called to check on cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO

Police officers in Jordan, Minnesota were called to check on the welfare of a man standing motionless outside in the cold, wearing no coat and hugging a pillow. When officers arrived, they found the "man" was actually a cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. 

Tennessee bill would feed students even if they can't pay for lunch

Lawmakers in Tennessee are trying to help out students who can't afford a school lunch, allowing them to eat even if they can't pay.

GA student accepted to 31 colleges goes viral for inspiring photo

A Georgia high school student is gaining national attention after posting a photo on social media- sharing the great news that she's been accepted to 31 colleges. 

Park ranger wins $29.5 million lottery jackpot

A park ranger furloughed during the partial federal government shutdown has claimed a $29.5 million lottery jackpot.

Watch: Dolphin chases down its meal

A drone hovering over Tampa Bay captured an intense game of cat and mouse -- between a dolphin and fish.

2019's "Festival de Los Mavs" celebrates Selena

The Dallas Mavericks are pulling out all the stops for this year’s annual “Festival de Los Mavs” – including Selena herself (sort of).

Man accused of dipping testicles in customer's salsa has been arrested

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man was jailed on felony charges after appearing to dip his testicles into a container of salsa that a customer had ordered online.

2 arrested in buffet brawl over crab legs at Alabama restaurant

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama police say a dispute over crab legs at a dinner buffet ended in a brawl that left two people facing misdemeanor charges. Huntsville police officer Gerald Johnson says he was eating at the Meteor Buffet restaurant when a fight broke out.

Man spends $540 on cookies so Girl Scouts can escape cold

A mystery man is being hailed as a hero for buying all the cookies some Girl Scouts had for sale, saying he did it so they wouldn't have to stand outside anymore.

Fat rat stuck in sewer saved after nine-person rescue effort in Germany

A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.