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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.
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South Texas barbecue brand named finalist in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
A Roma family beat out nearly 1,000 entrants to compete for $50,000 and a place on H-E-B shelves.
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What it’s like to spend a weekend in Aggieland: From the Midnight Yell to Doggie Poolooza
Texas A&M University turns 150 years old this year. To celebrate, we’re heading to Bryan and College Station to get an authentic Aggieland experience.
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Houston unveils Pride banners after Abbott’s crackdown on rainbow crosswalks
New Pride banners now hang over Westheimer Road in Montrose nearly a year after Houston’s rainbow crosswalk was removed under a state directive.
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Want to be scared? Check out these haunted houses in Corpus Christi
There are a few haunted houses in Corpus Christi and the surrounding area for you to yell at (or run from) clowns, ghosts, and monsters with chainsaws.
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In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause support and care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps in women’s prisons.
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5 banned books and their connection to the Houston area
Books that have historically helped students navigate their own lives, in the past, are now banned in Texas—even if they have local connections.
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Eric Flores supported Trump’s big bill. In the Valley, families are feeling its cuts
Republican Eric Flores says the Big Beautiful Bill put money in South Texans’ pockets. In the Rio Grande Valley, it brought SNAP and Medicaid cuts and billions for the border wall.
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Here’s how Texas made it through a hot summer without blackouts
The Texas electrical grid made it through a hot summer without conservation alerts or rolling blackouts.
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Delightful Development Co. steps in to keep Lammes Candies alive
Lammes Candies is officially avoiding closure thanks to the help of Delightful Development Co. Here’s everything you need to know about the new deal.
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Little Spark, big screams: Arlington studio ignites North Texas’ interest in horror
Little Spark Films, a Latino-owned North Texas horror movie production company, is creatively expanding. Here’s how.
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Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy
The Camp Mystic owners’ proposal would auction off the 749-acre property on the Guadalupe River where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 4, 2025 flood.
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Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.
She’s a mom and a Democrat who got into politics because of education, an issue that’s helping give the state its most competitive governor’s race in years.
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside Texas prisons during the state’s sweltering summers.
