‘Oh yeah, I definitely did that’: ‘Awkward’ man who ‘sarcastically’ confessed to killing his...
"Heather had dreams and a purpose in life. When she met Chad Stevens, he took her down such a long, dark road … We were never able to get her back." The post ‘Oh yeah, I definitely did that’: ‘Awkward’ man who ‘sarcastically’ confessed to killing his girlfriend sentenced for hiding her body in plastic-covered...
Texas Senate committee unanimously approves property tax relief plan
Governor Greg Abbott’s legislative priority of property tax relief took a step forward as a Texas Senate committee unanimously advanced a new plan.
Joann closing hundreds of stores nationwide | Here are the nine North Texas stores...
DALLAS — Popular crafting and fabrics chain Joann is shutting down over half of its stores amid bankruptcy proceedings. On Wednesday, the company filed a motion in court to close 533 of its 800 U.S. stores. Included in that list are 18 locations in Texas. Half of the locations being shuttered in the Lone Star State...
Treatment center closes following boy’s death
A new report reveals staff at a now-closed treatment center for Texas foster children ignored a boy's cries for medical help. The boy later died in the middle of a movie theater, where seven staff members were present.
This North Texas barbecue spot made Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat. It’s worth...
Eight other Texas restaurants made the list, too.
TX lawmakers want Ten Commandments on display, prayer in schools
Texas lawmakers propose legislation bringing religious principles into public schools. The bills would include Ten Commandments and prayer.
Texas Man Riding Horse at Highway Speed Whacks Into Road Sign
This year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Pony Express relay went viral for an unexpected reason. One Pony Express rider was galloping along a Texas highway at top speed when he whacked into a road sign and was flung from his horse. A vehicle passenger was recording when the shocking moment occurred, and now the...
Nonprofit unveils list of top schools in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — A nonprofit that advocates for Texas children is shedding a light on Central Texas schools. On Wednesday, Children at Risk released its list of the top-rated schools in Texas. Most are in Dallas and Houston, though two Round Rock ISD elementary schools – Cactus Ranch and Patsy Sommer – rank in the top...
A sisterhood of nuns is quietly emerging on Texas death row
Lawrence Wright is a Pulitzer Prize winner who’s written a lot about the state he calls home. His most recent novel is “Mr. Texas,” and he recently collaborated with Richard Linklater and other filmmakers from across the state to put together a limited TV series, “God Save Texas,” the same name as one of his earlier...
Texas Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America
If you love burgers (and who doesn’t?), you’ll want to check out one of the top-rated burger joints in the country—right in the heart of Texas! LoveFood recently released its list of the best burger spots in America, and one of Texas' very own took one of the top spots for best burger joints in the country.