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The greatest thing about winter in Texas is it’s short. By March, the weather starts to warm. Then, the state bursts into ...

This year, Doves Rest Cabins, located in Palo Duro Canyon, is celebrating 10 years of blending luxury, adventure and ...

For many in the Texas Panhandle, a groundbreaking procedure ... Most are back to their normal activities within two weeks, health officials said. While the Zephyr Valve procedure has shown ...

“I think the biggest thing is fear of the unknown,” said Ralph Carter, superintendent of the Hereford school district, which educates roughly 4,000 students in the Texas Panhandle, a majority ...

Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico all have red flag conditions in place amid weather conditions ideal for fire spread.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders reached a deal over illegal immigration Monday night that would require ...

Up to 4 inches in Houston, nearly 10 inches around New Orleans, and towns along the Florida Panhandle ... activities and beaches were also in the snow globe created by the historic winter storm. Snow ...

Wayland Baptist University announced that it is set to recognize two alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award during the ...

Up to 4 inches in Houston, nearly 10 inches around New Orleans, and towns along the Florida Panhandle reporting some ... Snow moved across major Texas cities later Tuesday, bringing snow and ...

"To have Mrs. Freeman share that I was a winner — and during National School Counseling Week — was surreal,” Jones said.

Canyon Lake is a stunning example of lake supremacy, having waters so bright and blue that it’s not only popular amongst ...