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Heavy rain in Lubbock causes severe stormwater pollution when runoff sweeps up sediment, excess nutrients, trash, bacteria, and chemicals. Protecting local playa lakes and wildlife requires proper waste and runoff management.

A Texas lawmaker wants to push school start dates to September, and his reasons go beyond just giving kids a longer summer.

The current Fire Station 2 has served southern Tyler since the 1970s. A new facility will provide firefighters with more space, updated equipment areas and improved response capabilities.

The legendary blues-rock band also has upcoming tour dates that will keep them on the road through 2027.

Flock's license plate camera network is tightening the rules after officers used it to track former partners. The changes are coming whether local agencies want them or not.

"Freedom Bus," the first single, features singer-songwriter Jesse Welles.

Poison's Rikki Rockett showed up to the Rainbow one rare night out and ran straight into Metallica's Lars Ulrich, the guy the press said he was supposed to hate.

El Paso natives are launching El Músico Tequila, a new premium tequila brand that uses independent music during its fermentation process.

Here's a look ahead to concert appearances by more than 80 huge acts.

With triple-digit temperatures still in the forecast, a Texas lawmaker says changing the school calendar could help students avoid the hottest part of summer.

The new ordinance bans future data centers and limits expansion of existing facilities inside Chandler.

Winona ISD is starting the school year with fewer bus drivers, and Superintendent Justin Cowart is stepping in to help keep students moving safely.

The G.L.O.V.E. looks like standard patrol gear but delivers an electric shock on contact. ICE may soon be equipping agents with thousands of them.

Google, Rowan, and CleanSpark are now on record agreeing to meet Texas rules that hold data centers accountable for their impact on the power grid, water, and neighborhoods.

Some Tyler gym-goers are wondering whether local gyms should have stricter rules about recording, especially when other people may end up in the background.

The Texas Lottery has announced another $1 million Instant Millions winner after a lucky Fort Worth player hit the jackpot.

There are many things you'll hear just about every El Pasoan say and there are things you will never hear an El Pasoan say. This is a partial "never" list ...

Some El Paso students are already back at it and others start soon but, for some, back to school is no longer an issue. Here are some activities for those folks ...

Looking for a new job in Lubbock? Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a major job fair this Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your resume and meet with top local employers ready to hire.

The legendary Southern rock drummer looks back and also tells UCR what fans can expect from his upcoming concerts.

Well for those interested, it's International Swingers Day and the Lone Star State is in one of the top places for the swingers lifestyle.

A Pittsburg resident matched all five white-ball numbers in the August 8 Powerball drawing and walked away with a $2 million second-tier prize.

A physics professor named a miner mascot, a ballet dancer redesigned him, and now a sports logo company has El Paso fans divided all over again.

The El Paso Public Library isn't just books anymore. From silent dance parties to escape rooms, there's something happening almost every single day.

Six shots fired outside a Washington hotel in 1981 put Lubbock in national headlines for all the wrong reasons, and the story behind it still surprises people.

Meatloaf, Chef Boyardee on bread, pigs in a blanket — the meals we complained about at the dinner table are exactly what we miss most now.

These dates are in support of 'Milestone,' their first studio album in more than 20 years.