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A video showing a Texas police chief confronting a driver in his own yard has attracted considerable attention online, drawing thousands of likes and comments as questions mount over how officers handled an apparent traffic ... Read more

In June 2012, a woman bought a vacant Houston lot at the Harris County tax auction and began paying its taxes. Her husband mowed it. The man whose lifelong home stood beside the lot had, by his account, kept it cut for decades. One day, while the husband was mowing, he called the police, who "advised them to sort out their differences in court," the appeals court's opinion says.

Texas school districts are reporting funding losses ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars as the state's first-year private-school voucher program seeks to double its budget. Pflugerville ISD says it lost an estimated $1.2 million after 149 students who otherwise would have enrolled there instead accepted vouchers through Texas Education Freedom Accounts, and the district is now closing four elementary schools. Meanwhile, the Texas comptroller's office is asking state lawmake

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - September was the most expensive month ever for gasoline prices, and experts say there’s no end in sight. Texas drivers just experienced the most expensive September on record for regular unleaded gasoline. Normally, prices drop as the weather cools, but uncertainty overseas is keeping costs high.

Tucked into the dusty folds of Austin’s Hill Country is a place that feels like a secret whispered through the breeze. It's perched on a limestone bluff, kissed by big Texas skies and bathed in golden-hour light. You don’t just visit this place—you feel it. And if you're lucky, you might just catch a couple saying "I do" while the wind carries their vows into the hills.

If you’re the type of traveler who loves an offbeat adventure — one that delivers history, mystery, and just a hint of the eerie — Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Yorktown, Texas, is calling your name. This long-abandoned hospital has become an unlikely destination for curious visitors who want to explore its shadowy halls, hear its stories, and maybe even feel a chill down their spine.

Looking for a spot where you can stroll through a forest of prehistoric giants and feel like you’ve stepped back in time? Welcome to Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas—a place where life-size dinosaurs loom around every corner, delighting kids and adults alike. It’s equal parts quirky roadside attraction and immersive outdoor adventure, inviting you to explore a land where dinosaurs rule the trails.

Nestled just a few minutes from downtown San Antonio, Brackenridge Park feels like stumbling into a green dream where city life melts into nature, history, and a touch of quirky charm. You might come for a peaceful walk or a family picnic—but don’t be surprised if you stay for the miniature trains, Japanese gardens, or maybe even a spontaneous paddle down the river.

Ever locked eyes with a gorilla while holding a Texas-sized churro? Or walked inches away from a free-roaming kangaroo? At the Fort Worth Zoo, these aren’t just hypotheticals—they’re part of the everyday magic. Nestled in the heart of the city but shaded by mature oaks and alive with the sounds of exotic chatter, this zoo is more than an animal exhibit—it’s a full-blown adventure for all ages.

If the idea of sipping your way through Texas Hill Country sounds like your kind of getaway, the 290 Wine Shuttle is your ticket to a perfect day out. This clever hop-on, hop-off shuttle service makes it easy—and fun—to visit some of the region’s best wineries without worrying about directions, parking, or who’s stuck being the designated driver.