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Well, this could be another public relations problem for the Texas Democrats who fled Texas to go to Washington, D.C. during the special session. Of course the Democrats who left will accomplish their goal of running out the clock on the special session and I'm sure they will celebrate their sh…

Is the border crisis and drug cartels leading to more young people dying?

It's a scam we have warned you about in the past and sadly an Oklahoma grandmother fell for it. Thankfully some folks helped her out.

For anyone who feels stressed or finds it hard to meditate or practice yoga, there's a quick fix just for you, and it's as easy as one, two, tea.
One review study found that the Holy Basil herb, also known as tulsi, when brewed as tea has stress-relieving traits due to its powerful antioxidants that …

The Permanent University Fund only benefits the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems. Supporters of other university systems in Texas want to change that.

Tyson Foods announced Tuesday (August 3) that it will require all of its workforce in the U.S. to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Expanding rural broadband was a big topic during the past Texas Legislative Session and on Monday Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the creation of the Broadband Development Office which will seek to expand broadband across the state of Texas...

Last week Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive order that effectively banned counties, cities, school boards, etc. from issuing new mandates and restrictions due to the rise of coronavirus cases.
The Governor basically told Texans last week that it is your own job to do what is right.…

Burnout is real, as companies across America are finding out. The dating app Bumble recently gave its 700 employees a week off with pay to counter the problem of widespread burnout. Meanwhile no less a venerable wall street institution than Goldman Sachs just raised the base pay for junior bankers w…

The Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. only have a handful of days left before they are able to run out the clock on the first special session. In Texas, the Governor can call a special session when the legislature is out of regular session, and he can call as many as he wants, but t…

This might be the ballsiest crime of the year.

Themed nights are popular at bars, but I don't think I have ever seen a spelling bee.

A plane has to be the absolute worst place to get in a fight.

An awesome new coaster is coming to Texas that they say is record breaking, but I don't think that's true.

Looks like the Bills are weighing their options on the future of their franchise and they maybe moving a lot closer to us.

Simone Biles will compete in the final event of the women's Olympic gymnastics competition, the balance beam. The event will take place on Tuesday in Tokyo.

When you're turning six, you want a birthday party you'll remember. This young lady in Oklahoma got that and more.

Find out which animals will be getting vaccinated.

Is your sweet tooth raging? It may be time to get it under control, for the sake of your health: Too much sugar a day can weaken your immune system, raise your risk of cancer and wreak havoc with your insulin levels. Doctors warn that too much sugar can drive up blood sugar, leading to insulin resis…

One thing most people who live there know about Amarillo, Texas, it's that this city is wildly haunted.

Props to the Burkburnett Police Department and this officer in particular for being a shining example of doing what's right.

Those Ranch Waters aren’t going to be the same for a while.

Keeping blood sugar low and stable can help you stay healthier, and fight off the worse symptoms of COVID-19 if you get infected with the Delta variant, according to a diabetes doctor. The symptoms of infection are made worse by conditions related to insulin resistance, diabetes, and the i…

From your burning Olympics questions to the rock star getting his own rest stop, here's everything buzzing today in pop culture and beyond.

Here’s a distinction you never want to get.

The panhandle of Texas is some wide-open country with exceptional scenery like the Palo Duro Canyon. Plenty of places for a cryptid like Bigfoot to hide.

Texans will decide the fate of eight proposed amendments on November 2; including one which would expand religious freedom across the state

Steve Spurrier, "The Ol' Ball Coach," can get salty sometime

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued new executive orders on Thursday as a continued response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Cases and hospitalizations are on the rise throughout Texas. Nationally, the Centers for Dieses Control and Prevention have recommended mask wearing even for those who have been va…

While the officer was questioning her she apparently pushed a button on a key fob in her hand which caused the lights on the car to flash. That's when allegedly stuffed the keys into her mouth.

We've seen a lot of shortages in 2021. Add the refreshing drink to the list.

Earth Overshoot Day is here again, the day when we as consumers have used up all the natural resources that the earth can regenerate each year, and from here on out we are "overshooting" our allotment for biological resources.
This year Earth Overshoot arrived a month earlier than in 2020, …

Everyone is talking about mental health in light of Simone Biles pulling out of the Olympics, prioritizing her mental health, and not wanting to compete through self-doubt in the face of overwhelming pressure. Obviously, a gymnast who gets "lost in the air" can break…