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From Madagascar to Minions to Donald Trump, here's a look at some of the wild and crazy and sexy costumes from the Banita Creek Hall Halloween Bash

Operation Summer Heat 2.0 resulted in 186 arrests in the North Texas area, according to the FBI's Dallas Field Office. The four-month initiative targeted violent crime and also led to the identification or location of 49 child victims, the seizure of illegal firearms and narcotics, and dozens of indictments and convictions...

Vintage Market Days of East Texas returns November 6–8, 2026, at Texas Rose Horse Park. The fall event features antiques, handmade gifts, clothing, jewelry, home decor, seasonal finds and more. Here's what to know about the weekend market, including ticket prices and the Friday early-buying event. W...

Toys R Us in Tyler is making a comeback just in time for the holiday shopping season. The new store at Broadway Square Mall is scheduled to open Friday, November 6. After getting a firsthand look at the construction, we finally have an official opening date for the nostalgic toy store's return...

Looking for a way to give back in El Paso? Donate canned goods at Hooters El Paso's anniversary celebration for a chance to snag a free calendar.

Waffle lovers, this one is for you! See which El Paso-area restaurants made Yelp’s top five list for waffles—and tell us if you agree.

Strive Now, La Nube and Mija, Yes You Can are offering a four-session leadership program for El Paso high school girls, with registration starting at $25.

Quinceañera courts at the mall may look random, but there’s more to the tradition than meets the eye.

After years of orange cones and construction delays, East El Paso drivers are finally seeing progress on Pellicano Drive. See the latest update.

Husband-and-wife duo leave careers in education to bring an English-inspired tea house and a fresh gathering place to the community.

El Paso photographer Miguel Vigil captured some of the most iconic sights around the 915, from the Star on the Mountain to murals, Mount Cristo Rey and, yes, even Chico’s Tacos.

Wondering where your NFL team watches the game in El Paso? From Cowboys country to 49ers Faithful, here are the local spots fans recommend.

Some of El Paso’s biggest dining favorites made the list, but a few might surprise you. See which restaurants are among OpenTable’s most booked.

Lubbock residents stick to classic chocolate favorites for Halloween, but statewide data shows Texas overall prefers Sour Patch Kids. Discover how West Texas zip codes compare and see the latest national Halloween spending trends for 2026.

The white-tailed deer rut is underway across East Texas. With bucks moving around more in search of does, drivers should be especially careful on area roads.

Ellison fine arts students are raising $275,000 to perform at Pearl Harbor. Learn about their journey, how to support the campaign, and event details.

Jeff Ament describes his drummer’s exit as a “f—ing sad moment.”

Assault topped the list of reported offenses in Lubbock during Halloween weekend. According to local map data, 35 crimes occurred citywide, with the Arnett Benson neighborhood experiencing the highest overall activity.

Got your turkey tag sorted? Lubbock's hunting season runs through January, giving you time to bag a bird for the table.

Texas has some highways with seriously bad reputations. From deadly crashes and horrible traffic to ghost stories and the infamous Devil's Highway 666, these roads have earned the nickname Texas Highways to Hell.

Holiday shopping, charity races, classic cars, art festivals, river adventures, and more are on the calendar across East Texas. Here are some ways to spend your weekend.

Collaboration with Z2 comics celebrates the 40th anniversary of their landmark album.

A Wichita Falls doctor is suing Google to determine the identity of someone who left a review on him.

Texas flipped blue on Election Day 2026, sending Democrats to every major statewide office for the first time in decades.

Google's new policy ties school search access to AI adoption, leaving districts with a tough choice about student technology.

From Archie to the Fonz, these groundbreaking sitcoms ruled the ratings and rewrote the TV playbook.

For reasons we may never know, these folks simply didn't get the opportunity.