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In honor of International Women’s Month, Iris’ Scholarship Spotlight highlights the Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship Fund supporting single mothers pursuing careers in education.

24-year-old Laura Russell in Lubbock faces felony bestiality charges after Animal Services received evidence of lewd acts with dogs. Russell was arrested on February 25 following a year-long investigation into the claims.

In a world of soft serve and burgers, there's a tale of how Dairy Queen became a Texas icon, rooted in a surprising history that’s worth sharing.

Daylight Saving Time returns in Texas. Here’s why we spring forward, how it affects sleep, and how long it takes your body to adjust.

A journal left near Hackberry Trail in Palo Duro Canyon has sat for weeks as strangers add messages. A Texas Panhandle mystery unfolds.

Brad Brookshire retires after 49 years leading Brookshire Grocery Company, which operates 222 stores across Texas and neighboring states.

Texas increases surveillance and patrols at energy facilities, ports, and the southern border amid rising Iran conflict concerns.

Seriously, who asked for fruit punch Peeps?

An early morning fire has damaged Taqueria Mexicano Grille #2 in Temple. See the latest updates on the damage, the cause, and how the community is responding.

Texas authorities have captured two fugitives from the 10 Most Wanted list. Carl James Hegert and Brien Keith Coleman, both wanted for crimes against children, are now in custody following multi-agency operations.

Clayton Kershaw, Ryan Yarbrough, and Bobby Witt Jr. — Texas is bringing its A-game to the World Baseball Classic this March.

Three talented El Paso students swept the 2025 Sticker Design Contest, taking first, second, and third place with designs that set a new bar for creativity.

Bowie County is making voting easier than ever, no more searching for your specific polling site! Find out how this system works.

Warm days might have you dreaming of spring, but hold that thought. Old trees and birds have a say in this seasonal dance.

Imagine a tool that makes reporting suspicious activity as easy as a text. Well, that's what Lubbock has now, and it's time to put it to use.

Explore how life expectancy differs in Texas, what affects longevity, and which counties have the longest expected lifespans.

Johnny Manziel has filed a Texas lawsuit alleging defamation and tortious interference, claiming false social media posts hurt business relationships.

El Paso’s iconic Glamour Shots studio, the last one in the world, is closing. Owner Leonora Campbell announces retirement, marking the end of a beloved 90s photography staple.

El Paso, as far as I'm concerned anyway, really has the longest bridge. Ours doesn't traverse a body of water or a canyon or anything but it is the longest ... "aerial highway" shall we say ... in Texas.

Tensions are rising as Texas takes bold steps to safeguard its communities in light of recent events. Stay tuned for a closer look at the state's response.

Lightning myths can be dangerous. As severe weather season nears East Texas, the National Weather Service separates fact from fiction.

Recent arrests in Midland and Odessa highlight a rise in local violence, including a harrowing sexual assault case, the capture of a wanted murder suspect, and a high-speed chase involving an alleged kidnapping.

Belton’s award-winning Miller's Smokehouse is temporarily closed after an overnight fire. Get the latest updates on the damage and the BBQ community’s response.

A devastating fire hit Killeen’s favorite Cambodian restaurant. Find out how you can help this local family business rebuild and get back to serving the community.

Texas Airman Travis Robert Larson received a life sentence for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. Larson transported the minor from Colorado to Sheppard Air Force Base in his car trunk before his arrest.

Former Coffee City police chief John Jay Portillo faces six felony tampering charges as the Texas police scandal heads to trial in 2026.

TCEQ reports show the most polluted lakes in Texas, helping families avoid unsafe water and choose cleaner spots this summer.