The quake struck in Martin County, about 21 miles southwest of Ackerly, shortly before 7:50 p.m. It was initially graded 4.8 on the magnitude scale, with a depth of 3 miles, according to Texas ...

James K. Polk.Prior to becoming the 11th president - Polk began his career in politics in the Tennessee legislature.In 1825, ...

Independent news. Trusted by Texans. Support us. By Terri Langford 2 hours ago Texas hasn’t increased Medicaid rates for inpatient health care at private hospitals in 16 years, falling behind ...

Coming out of last week's presidential debate, and sprinting toward the final seven weeks of the campaign, Texas is poised to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 contest for the nation's top office.

From food halls to luxury hotel restaurants, the Texas dining scene spans many outlets and influences. Discover the flavors ...

While metropolitan hubs such as Austin or Dallas may come to mind when you think of the Lone Star State, you don’t have to go big when it comes to choosing the best cities in Texas. Smaller ...

With more than 350 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico's teal and emerald water, Texas is home to plenty of beach vacation options. In fact, the state's beach towns offer some of the top ...

KYLE, Texas—People and businesses have flooded into Kyle, Texas, since the pandemic, making it the second-fastest-growing city in the U.S. The influx is creating wealth but also contributing to ...

Demand for power in Texas smashed an all-time record Tuesday as homes and businesses cranked their air conditioners in response to searing heat. With much of the state under an excessive heat ...

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and if you take into account all that the state has to offer, it's easy to see why the Lone Star State packs such a potent punch with travelers. Texas is ...

A Texas district court judge has denied a request by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a Bexar County plan to mail voter registration forms to county residents ahead of the November election ...

A large chunk of Texas is frying amid its hottest weather of the summer and, in some cases, its hottest weather ever observed. Abilene, about 175 miles west of Dallas, hit an all-time high of 113 ...