Wildlife sanctuary asks for name suggestions for alligator seized by feds in drug raid A North Texas wildlife sanctuary is collecting creative name ideas for a reptile that was confiscated from gang members during a federal drug raid in South Dallas.

A North Texas wildlife sanctuary is collecting creative name ideas for a reptile that was confiscated from gang members during a federal drug raid in South Dallas.

Why are Austinites so obsessed with the Chili’s at 45th and Lamar? What's the deal with the lore surrounding this particular Chili's restaurant in Austin, Texas? Like any legend, it depends on who you ask.

What's the deal with the lore surrounding this particular Chili's restaurant in Austin, Texas? Like any legend, it depends on who you ask.

H-E-B opens 2nd Joe V’s Smart Shop in Dallas to large crowd A large crowd, complete with a DJ, cheerleaders and a marching band, turned out in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a second Joe V’s Smart Shop in Dallas, which is located about eight miles east of downtown.

A large crowd, complete with a DJ, cheerleaders and a marching band, turned out in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a second Joe V’s Smart Shop in Dallas, which is located about eight miles east of downtown.

Austin’s viral, espresso-filled morning dance party is returning — here’s how to secure your spot Morning dance parties are taking over Austin, Texas, but not everyone wants to wait in line for a chance to get in. Here's how to guarantee entry for the April 5 event.

Morning dance parties are taking over Austin, Texas, but not everyone wants to wait in line for a chance to get in. Here's how to guarantee entry for the April 5 event.

Texas suburb is 2nd best US city to live in, Niche says A Houston suburb has once again been named the second-best city to live in America, continuing a yearslong trend of ranking highly.

A Houston suburb has once again been named the second-best city to live in America, continuing a yearslong trend of ranking highly.

All In For Equality Coalition holding advocacy day with march and rally at Texas Capitol on Monday The All In For Equality Coalition announced it will hold an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol on March 24 in response to anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

The All In For Equality Coalition announced it will hold an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol on March 24 in response to anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

Texas janitor jailed for peeing in drinking water, infecting coworkers with STDs The crimes came to light after an employee at a Houston medical office noticed that the communal drinking water tasted "sour."

The crimes came to light after an employee at a Houston medical office noticed that the communal drinking water tasted "sour."

At UT Dallas, Texas students protest arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil A coalition of students from multiple North Texas universities protested Khalil's arrest in New York and called on school administrations to stand with students.

At UT Dallas, Texas students protest arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ arrives in Texas this week: how to watch, photograph it Find out when the glowing red moon is visible in Texas, plus how to capture the phenomenon on your smartphone.

Find out when the glowing red moon is visible in Texas, plus how to capture the phenomenon on your smartphone.

Proposed Texas law would criminalize being transgender as felony fraud A new bill proposed in the Texas Legislature would charge transgender Texans with fraud for telling certain entities about their gender identity.

A new bill proposed in the Texas Legislature would charge transgender Texans with fraud for telling certain entities about their gender identity.

Lowest vaccination rate in the state gives Texas pastor reason to celebrate Pastor Landon Schott of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth celebrates preparatory school's lowest vaccination rate in Texas amid measles resurgence

Pastor Landon Schott of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth celebrates preparatory school's lowest vaccination rate in Texas amid measles resurgence

Bexar County opens temporary shelters for residents who evacuated due to brush fires At least five structures were impacted by the Calaveras fire near I-37, according to San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto.

At least five structures were impacted by the Calaveras fire near I-37, according to San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto.

Texas lawmaker proposes putting Donald Trump’s face on $100 bill A Texan in Congress proposed requiring President Donald Trump's face be on all $100 bills, in violation of federal law.

A Texan in Congress proposed requiring President Donald Trump's face be on all $100 bills, in violation of federal law.

Texas faces extreme fire danger, severe thunderstorm risk through Tuesday Large parts of the state are grappling with critical fire weather conditions and the potential for damaging thunderstorms over the next 72 hours.

Large parts of the state are grappling with critical fire weather conditions and the potential for damaging thunderstorms over the next 72 hours.

RFK Jr. dismisses Texas measles outbreak as ‘not unusual’ after child dies The outbreak is Texas' largest in nearly 30 years, and the child's death marks the country's first measles fatality in a decade.

The outbreak is Texas' largest in nearly 30 years, and the child's death marks the country's first measles fatality in a decade.

First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that has infected more than 120 people A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from from the highly contagious disease in West Texas, marking the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.

A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from from the highly contagious disease in West Texas, marking the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.

ICE raids underway in Houston-area development, Gov. Greg Abbott confirms A local immigrant advocacy group says that Gov. Greg Abbott's ICE raids amount to a "wave of terror directed at the Colony Ridge communities by the governor."

A local immigrant advocacy group says that Gov. Greg Abbott's ICE raids amount to a "wave of terror directed at the Colony Ridge communities by the governor."

Later sunsets arrive across Texas as spring equinox approaches Starting Monday, Feb. 24, sunset will occur at 6 p.m. local time or later across the entire state of Texas.

Starting Monday, Feb. 24, sunset will occur at 6 p.m. local time or later across the entire state of Texas.

Ken Paxton asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing as part of new transgender policy Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports.

11-year-old Texas girl ends her life after bullies threatened to call ICE, family says The sixth-grader's mother says the school was aware of the bullying and did not inform her.

The sixth-grader's mother says the school was aware of the bullying and did not inform her.

Texas senators propose putting Ten Commandments, prayer periods in schools Two bills filed in the Texas Senate would expand the presence of religion in public schools by hanging the Ten Commandments in classrooms and hosting prayer periods.

Two bills filed in the Texas Senate would expand the presence of religion in public schools by hanging the Ten Commandments in classrooms and hosting prayer periods.

Elon Musk responds with 1-word tweet after influencer claims she gave birth to his 13th child Ashley St. Clair says she was kept "completely isolated" after becoming pregnant with Elon Musk's baby.

Ashley St. Clair says she was kept "completely isolated" after becoming pregnant with Elon Musk's baby.

Arctic blast to bring record low temperatures to parts of Texas: Timing and how cold it will get Winter is returning to Texas this week with a vengeance. An arctic airmass will move into Texas starting Tuesday that could bring the coldest temperatures of the season and even some record cold temperatures.

Winter is returning to Texas this week with a vengeance. An arctic airmass will move into Texas starting Tuesday that could bring the coldest temperatures of the season and even some record cold temperatures.

‘He should not be in public like this’: Grimes responds to Elon Musk broadcasting their son The 4-year-old, X Æ A-XII, is one of three children shared by the couple.

The 4-year-old, X Æ A-XII, is one of three children shared by the couple.

‘Electronic genital verification’ hoax in Dallas airport bathroom prompts investigation A sign allegedly found in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport bathrooms announcing “electronic genital verification” are an illegal hoax, according to officials.

A sign allegedly found in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport bathrooms announcing “electronic genital verification” are an illegal hoax, according to officials.

FAA investigating fatal crash of Mötley Crüe frontman’s private plane departing from Austin A fatal collision in Arizona involving a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil is under investigation. Here's what we know.

A fatal collision in Arizona involving a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil is under investigation. Here's what we know.

Stolen French bulldog Freya found safe, reunited with Austin owner Through tips from the community, Austin detectives found Freya four days after the suspect shot her owner in the foot and stole her.

Through tips from the community, Austin detectives found Freya four days after the suspect shot her owner in the foot and stole her.

The sentimental reason this ACL Fest artist is naming his child after a famous Texas gas station To know Buc-ee's is to love Buc-ee's. This Grammy-nominated ACL Fest artist is proving his dedication to the Texas-sized chain.

To know Buc-ee's is to love Buc-ee's. This Grammy-nominated ACL Fest artist is proving his dedication to the Texas-sized chain.

ATM scams becoming more sophisticated, North Texas police warn Carollton police issued a warning about recent ATM scams, along with tips to help people avoid getting scammed.

Carollton police issued a warning about recent ATM scams, along with tips to help people avoid getting scammed.

NBA fans hold fake funeral after Luka Dončić traded to Lakers On Sunday, Devastated Mavericks fans protested what they’re calling the "worst trade in NBA history" outside the American Airlines Center.

On Sunday, Devastated Mavericks fans protested what they’re calling the "worst trade in NBA history" outside the American Airlines Center.