As of September 7, 2026, counties currently reporting burn restrictions include: • Rains County • Hopkins County • Franklin County • Wood County • Gregg County • San Augustine County • Smith County • Sabine County • Cass County • Harrison County • Anderson County • Henderson County • Houston County • Trinity County • Nacogdoches County • Van Zandt County • Upshur County • Cherokee County • Rusk County • Morris County • Panola County • Shelby County

It is not every day a trip to the FedEx counter turns into a wildlife rescue operation. But that’s exactly what happened in Denton after a shipment containing 191 turtles and tortoises was discovered at a local FedEx location. The discovery brought in the City of Denton Animal Shelter, which took custody of the animals and worked with federal wildlife officials. The reptiles were later transferred to the Dallas Zoo for continued care.

Farrah Fawcett is coming home. The Corpus Christi native will soon have a permanent bronze sculpture along the city’s iconic seawall, giving visitors and locals another reason to stop and remember one of the city’s most famous daughters.

If you’re heading into downtown Dallas this week, you may want to give yourself some extra time. Dallas is preparing for one of the largest political events the city has hosted this year as the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention comes to the American Airlines Center on Sept. 9 and 10.

The countdown is on for one of East Texas’ biggest annual traditions. The 2026 East Texas State Fair is set to return to Tyler September 25 through October 4, bringing 10 days of carnival rides, live entertainment, food, livestock competitions and family activities to the East Texas community.

A Texas reserve police officer is facing multiple homicide charges in Mexico after authorities say a custody dispute over his young son escalated into a deadly shooting that left three people dead and the child’s mother critically injured.

The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is returning to Abilene this September, bringing 10 days of rides, livestock, entertainment, food and rodeo action to the city. The 2026 West Texas Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for September 10 through September 19 at the Taylor County Expo Center.

The Texas Gulf Coast has yet to experience a hurricane during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, as the Atlantic Basin approaches a historic milestone for the latest first hurricane of the season.

Arlington has been ranked the best city in Texas for a career in technology, placing 12th nationally in a new study examining the country’s strongest tech markets. The study, conducted by software developer marketplace Lemon.io, analyzed the 250 most populated U.S. cities using five factors: computer-program education programs, graduation rates, WiFi hotspots, available technology jobs and highly rated technology companies.

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks No. 1 nationally for employment growth among 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a new analysis from Kendra’s Boutique Inc.

Courtesy of the American Black Film Festival HOUSTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — The American Black Film Festival is bringing its national Pop Up Tour to Houston for the first time this fall, with a two-day program featuring award-winning independent films, celebrity conversations, filmmaker talkbacks and discussions about the future of the Texas film industry. The Houston Pop Up will take place Nov. 7-8 at Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E as part of ABFF’s second annual national tour. Ho

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced the 2026 U.S. Youth Olympic Games Team, with 29 athletes set to represent the United States at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Oct. 31-Nov. 13.

The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) has unveiled the official logo for the 2027 Hope Credit Union HBCUAC Basketball Championship, which will take place February 24–28, 2027, at Ellis Davis Field House and Paul Quinn College in Dallas.

From robotic harvesters to artificial intelligence, technology is rapidly changing how food is grown, processed and delivered to consumers.

The Psychology Behind Why People Love Strategy Games

Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest purchases many Americans make, but the sticker price is only part of the equation.

Go to any grocery store in Texas, and you’ll see it. It’s on our beer, our belt buckles, our toll roads, and the back windows of about three out of every five pickup trucks. We are the Lone Star State.

#13 SFA Football opened their 2026 season with a statement Saturday night, defeating McNeese 38-27 at Louis Bonnette Field at Navarre Stadium.

East Texas A&M Football erased a 23-point halftime deficit and nearly completed a remarkable comeback Saturday night, but a fourth-down pass fell incomplete in the final minute as No. 17/21 Mercer escaped with a 23-15 victory at Memorial Stadium.

The TCU Horned Frogs opened the 2026 college football season with a disappointing 15-10 loss to North Carolina on Saturday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

Waxahachie delivered a statement performance Friday night, overwhelming Ennis 72-14 in a matchup that showcased why the Indians entered the season with significant preseason expectations.

Episode 3 serves as a fitting finale to the series, shifting the focus toward the latest chapter of UConn’s story and the pursuit of another national championship.

Episode 2 of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies successfully follows the formula established in the first episode while expanding the story through archival footage and compelling interviews.

The first episode of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies gets off to a dynamic start and immediately establishes the importance of the program and its pursuit of excellence.

This Hulu documentary stands out, earning a near-perfect 9.8/10.