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A restaurant that started in Texas has officially been named America's fastest-growing restaurant chain after opening more new U.S. locations than any competitor last year.

Her friends said she had no enemies. No drama. No reason anyone would want to hurt her. That detail makes what happened on Memorial Day 2000 even harder to make sense of.

Texas is home to some of America's largest employers. See which Texas-headquartered companies have the biggest workforce and employ more than 1 million people.

A Tyler man faces multiple felony charges after deputies say he rammed vehicles and attempted a gas station robbery in Smith County.

Texas families can save money on clothing, backpacks, and school supplies during the 2026 Tax-Free Weekend before students return to class.

For a quarter century, that sign was just part of the view. Now someone's being asked to pay $1.25 million to put their name up there instead.

El Paso drivers reveal the worst intersections and roads to avoid during rush hour traffic across the city.

Texas A&M University–Texarkana just got a phone call that changes everything about college athletics in this corner of East Texas.

Only two El Fresco concerts remain this summer in downtown El Paso. Enjoy free live music, food vendors, and family fun.

El Paso's favorite church festivals are back! See the full 2026 kermés schedule and start planning your family's next weekend outing.

7-Eleven celebrates 60 years of Slurpee with free drinks, a new limited-time flavor and special Slurpee Day events on July 11.

Nope, NOT El Paso, (at least not in the top 40 anyway), we're too chill for that. San Antonio is the most stressed Texas city, just making the top 20, at #20.

The Waco Pride Network has officially dissolved, ending all local events and programming effective immediately. Here is what we know about the shutdown.

National French Fry Day is here! Discover where to get free fries, limited-time offers, and tasty discounts before they're gone.

The $20 Million Supreme scratch off game features 4 top prizes of $20 million. After three years, somebody finally claimed the game's last top payout.

Summer break is winding down. Here's when students across East Texas head back to school this August.

Texas leads the nation in animal-related deaths by a massive margin, recording 726 fatalities between 1999 and 2024. Learn why the Lone Star State tops the list and how you can stay safe during your next outdoor adventure.

Texas gas prices rose 7 cents this week, AAA Texas reports, as Amarillo and Lubbock see some of the sharpest increases amid oil market tension.

Papa and Company's giant burgers on East Washington Street are on a Louisiana-wide cheeseburger bucket list, and honestly, that soft bun detail alone is worth talking about.

East Texas breeder Kirstine Hicks pleaded guilty to wire fraud after investigators found sick, misrepresented dogs and an unlicensed operation.

The Nolanville Fire Department is welcoming its new engine with a historic "Push In" ceremony. Find out how you can take part in this unique local tradition.

Killeen Parks & Rec is hosting the "Blooming Memories" senior prom! Find out how local seniors can get tickets for this magical throwback night.

Discover a beautiful lavender farm just two hours from El Paso where visitors can pick their own lavender, enjoy special events, and experience stunning purple fields.

The Smith County Sheriff's Office is mourning Deputy Gerald Atchison, who died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Louisiana is getting rid of something drivers have dealt with for decades — and the replacement fits in a QR code.

Discover the most common birds found in Texas and learn when you're most likely to spot these beautiful species across the Lone Star State.

A Texas man was sentenced to 40 years after authorities seized more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine during a major federal drug trafficking investigation.