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A behind-the-scenes look at Disney magic is coming to Fort Worth
A new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives comes to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History starting Nov. 14. Here’s everything you need to know.
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While Paxton’s allies hunted for Talarico, video surfaced of Paxton in Dubai
While Paxton’s allies pushed a false rumor about James Talarico’s whereabouts, The Wall Street Journal revealed the Republican Senate nominee rang in 2025 with two men who had skipped out on federal fraud charges, one of them a $190,000 donor.
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Some Texas voters worry about direction of state going into midterm
As Texas voters go to the polls in November, they are most concerned about reducing healthcare costs, electricity bills and homeowners insurance.
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New collaborative aims to open more employment doors for people with disabilities
The North Texas Disability Chamber and My Possibilities announced a new program, the North Texas Inclusive Employment Collaborative, to help more people with disabilities find jobs.
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Paxton’s private remarks keep leaking. Here’s what they reveal about his campaign
In less than two weeks, five news outlets have published the Republican Senate nominee’s private remarks to donors and lobbyists. Experts say the steady drip has knocked his campaign off message.
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Texas ranks 48th of 50 in WalletHub’s 2026 Safest States Report
WalletHub’s 2026 “Safest States in America” list placed Texas at the bottom of the pack. Here’s what contributed to its low ranking.
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Exclusive: Nation’s largest Gen Z voter group is going all in for James Talarico
Voters of Tomorrow—which reached more than 34 million voters last cycle—is launching phonebanks and new outreach efforts to bring young Texans to the polls.
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8 kid-friendly ways to spend fall break in DFW
Fall break is here! Keep your kids entertained with these cool, spooky, and educational fall activities in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Gourd news: Denton County’s Great Pumpkin is staying put
Denton County’s Great Pumpkin was set to be relocated unexpectedly this year until residents chimed in. Here’s what went down.
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What to know about Texas’ affordability crisis and how candidates want to fix it
From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it.
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Eight Corpus Christi places named after Hispanic trailblazers
Several places in Corpus Christi have unique names. But who are the people they are named after?
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UTRGV chess player, Gleb Dudin just beat the world champion
A senior at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has defeated Gukesh Dommaraju during the final round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Punching In: This Houston life coach is giving immigrants a safe space
Dr. Quỳnh-Hương N. Nguyễn is offering the mental health resources her immigrant parents never had.
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10 unique 5K races to run around Texas
Whether it’s an airport adventure, a river tubing detour, or a rewarding mug of hot chocolate on a frosty winter day, Texas is full of exciting 5K races.
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6 October events near Houston that are well worth the drive
You can reach these October events near Houston—fall parades, festivals, and Texas wineries—for less than a tank of gas.
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Buc-ee’s misses No. 1 spot in US convenience store rankings
A newly released study found that Buc-ee’s customer satisfaction score slipped from 79 in 2025 to 77 in 2026.
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These Texas musicians are endorsing Democrats this midterm
Several notable Texas-native musicians are throwing their support behind the Democratic statewide slate of candidates this midterm election year.
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How 650 acres near Lake Palestine became Texas’s newest park-in-the-making
Hundreds of acres of land near Lake Palestine were acquired by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. It will be used to open a new state park.
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Take a book, leave a book, grab a slice: Pizza Hut brings Little Free Libraries to more neighborhoods
Pizza Hut and Little Free Library have teamed up to give away 24 free “Little Hut Libraries.” Here’s how you can apply for yours.
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Choosin’ South Texas: More retirees are embracing the winter Texan lifestyle
Warm weather may bring retirees south, but affordability and community is why they choose the region.
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Marijuana enforcement in Houston is on the November ballot
Houstonians fought to get the Houston Freedom Act on the ballot. The November election will decide if the law passes.
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10 things to do in the Rio Grande Valley this month, from Halloween frights to foodie fests
October is a busy month throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Between Halloween frights and foodie celebrations, we’re highlighting things to do in the Rio Grande Valley that you won’t want to miss.
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Here are five places to find pan dulce in Corpus Christi
The Caller-Times rounded up five spots for you to visit to pick up your next box of pan dulce in Corpus Christi.
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Ken Paxton ran against Washington. Now he says DC is running his campaign
In leaked audio from a private fundraiser, the Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton says he doesn’t “control message or what we’re doing.”
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Tarrant County voters sue Republican Judge Tim O’Hare over slashed polling locations
Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is facing a new lawsuit after the county slashed nearly 100 voting locations ahead of the midterm election.
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What to see (and skip!) with kids at the State Fair of Texas
Bringing your kids to the State Fair of Texas? Let a lifetime Texan help you plan your day for the most bang for your buck.
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Ken Paxton campaigns with Republican who called women ‘fat bi*ches’ and children ‘c*m trophies’
Brandon Herrera has described women as “fat bitches,” children as “cum trophies,” and mocked the epidemic of veteran suicide. Last week, he shared a stage with Ken Paxton.
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Every dollar spent by a Texas library puts almost $5 back into the economy, study shows
The Texas Library Association found that library services across the state offer an economic boon to local communities.
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Mystic Alerts Act would expand emergency warnings through satellites
The Mystic Alerts Act will create a new way to deliver emergency alerts in areas where the means for cellular communications has been destroyed or taken offline.
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El Paso, Rio Grande Valley residents say ICE tactics have gone too far, poll finds
Residents of El Paso County and the Rio Grande Valley feel that ICE tactics and increased immigration enforcement are making their life harder without improving their safety.
