The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that personnel responded to 14 new wildfires on Tuesday, burning a combined 18,518 acres across the state. Firefighters continue working active incidents while managing containment on multiple fronts. As […]
Dollar General Brings Convenience to Remote Terlingua
Residents and visitors in Terlingua now have a new option for everyday essentials with the opening of a Dollar General store in the remote West Texas town. The store, located at 23330 FM 170, is […]
Blue Bonnet Cafe: A Texas Comfort Food Landmark Since 1929
For nearly a century, Blue Bonnet Cafe has been a cornerstone of comfort food in the Texas Hill Country. Located in Marble Falls, the family-owned restaurant is renowned for its hearty homestyle meals, all-day breakfast, […]
Liz Rogers to Moderate West Texas History Forum at Jeff Davis County Library
Historian and author Larry Francell will lead a discussion exploring the myths and realities of the Davis Mountains at the Jeff Davis County Library on April 5 at 3 p.m. The event, titled West Texas […]
Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours Offer Rare Access to National Historic Landmark
The Galveston Historical Foundation is offering exclusive Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at areas not included in the regular self-guided tour. The tours will take place […]
Texas Senate advances school prayer, Ten Commandment bills
By Robert Downen and Pavan Acharya, The Texas TribuneMarch 4, 2025 The Texas Senate on Tuesday advanced bills that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments and allow districts to provide students […]
Amanda Edwards to run to succeed the late-U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner
Houston City Councilwoman and U.S. Senate candidate Amanda Edwards outside of 919 Congress Avenue in Austin on Feb. 7, 2020. (Credit: Angela Piazza for The Texas Tribune) By Matthew Choi and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune […]
Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge Project Reaches Structural Milestone with Topping-Out Ceremony
The Texas Department of Transportation and developer Flatiron/Dragados, LLC. marked a significant milestone in the Harbor Bridge Project this week, holding a “topping-out” ceremony at the center of the new bridge. The event, a traditional […]
Community Rallies Behind Publisher Arrested in Jeff Davis County
Support continues to build for David Flash, publisher of Big Bend Times and Texas Reporter, following his politically charged arrest in Jeff Davis County. Flash, a longtime critic of county officials, contends that the charges […]
Battleship Texas to Remain in Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico at Pier 15
The historic Battleship Texas will remain anchored on the Gulf of Mexico at Pier 15 in Galveston, following approval from the Wharves Board. The move secures a prominent location for the last surviving battleship of […]
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