This Austin barbecue spot was named the best in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Southern Living magazine recently named its top barbecue spots across the U.S., with Franklin Barbeque in Austin representing Texas. The 16-year-old restaurant was highlighted for its "Flawless prime-grade brisket, tender pork ribs, and snappy jalapeño cheddar sausage." Aaron Franklin and his wife,...
Texas Walmart Customers Brace for MAJOR Delivery Changes
Major changes are on the way for Walmart’s delivery service in Texas, and shoppers should be prepared. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening... Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas. The company quickly expanded, and by 1970, Walmart became a publicly traded company....
Killeen ISD says girls involved in fatal stabbing at Roy J Smith Middle had...
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Independent School District posted an FAQ page to their website to answer questions from the community following a deadly stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School on March 10. The situation prompted multiple questions from community members, ranging from the motive behind the stabbing, student...
BBQ Restaurant Now Number One In Texas Fourth Year In A Row
Austin, Texas has its share of great bar-b-que options for both the locals and tourists to enjoy, but there is one particular restaurant that has mastered being the top spot in Texas periodically. Now, that Southern Living has named their favorite BBQ restaurant for the fourth year in a row in the Lone Star State as...
Pecan Pies and Porch Swings: Texas’s Unexpected Amish Oasis
New Amish Community Takes Root in the Heart of Texas. In a surprising turn of events, a new Amish community has established itself in the rolling hills of central Texas, bringing with it a blend of traditional values and entrepreneurial spirit. Located just outside the small town of Fredericksburg, this fledgling...
2 New Bills Could Change Liquor Laws Forever in Texas
(Tyler, Texas) - Texas has some very strange liquor laws. You can't buy on Sundays. You can't buy liquor on a major holiday like Christmas or New Year's Day. Only mom and pop liquor stores can sell it, not major retailers. Some companies have been able to find some loopholes...
Central Texas farmers react to China imposing retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. agricultural goods
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Farmers are fearful of the agricultural industry changing after learning China imposed retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. agricultural goods. Fifth generation farmer, Robert Fleming of Fleming Cattle and Grains said China imposing tariffs is an added layer of stress for him and the farmers of...
Another Retail Giant Folds: 32 Texas Locations Closing Amid Bankruptcy
Forever 21 to Exit Texas as Bankruptcy Triggers Nationwide Store Closures. Trendy fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years and is preparing to permanently close all of its U.S. stores, including 32 locations in Texas. The state is among the hardest hit by the retailer’s...
An Oil Well Sinkhole Grows in the Permian Basin
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. UPTON COUNTY, Texas—A sinkhole around an old oil well is growing at an alarming rate on the Kelton Ranch in West Texas. Radford...
Thousands of acres set ablaze in Texas and Oklahoma wildfires: See maps
Wildfires leave behind a path of devastation in Oklahoma and Texas as the states continue to face critical fire weather this week.
