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100-year-old ice cream franchise leaving Houston area—but there's a twist
100-year-old ice cream franchise leaving Houston area—but there's a twist
While a franchisee of Abbott's Frozen Custard prepares to launch dozens of Texas locations, one of the shops in southeast Texas is closing.
Simone Biles shows off new photos of stunning Texas home
Simone Biles shows off new photos of stunning Texas home
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shared photos of her new home in Spring, Texas.
Texas conservative leader blames sports for not knowing much about Nick Fuentes
Texas conservative leader blames sports for not knowing much about Nick Fuentes
In a staff meeting, Kevin D. Roberts, current president of Heritage Foundation, blamed not watching the news enough for not knowing much about Nick Fuentes. 
American Airlines tells travelers to expect 'lingering delays' after shutdown's end
American Airlines tells travelers to expect 'lingering delays' after shutdown's end
Air traffic control and FAA are returning to normal operations after the government shutdown ended.
Texas governor's rainbow crosswalk order to destroy Buddy Holly memorial
Texas governor's rainbow crosswalk order to destroy Buddy Holly memorial
Crosswalk art memorializing Lubbock rock n' roll legend Buddy Holly will be removed following an order from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas built big butterfly nets along highways. They're actually working.
Texas built big butterfly nets along highways. They're actually working.
Scientists say mesh panels along Texas highways are helping monarch butterflies survive migration south.
Baylor AD, CFP Chair is taking a leave of absence, here's the full breakdown
Baylor AD, CFP Chair is taking a leave of absence, here's the full breakdown
Mack Rhoades initiatied his own leave of absence on Wednesday, further investigations announced on Thursday.
'Luv ya': Disgraced Baylor president emailed Jeffrey Epstein for years
'Luv ya': Disgraced Baylor president emailed Jeffrey Epstein for years
Former Baylor president and lawyer Ken Starr emailed Jeffrey Epstein for years and defended the "sweetheart deal" Epstein received in 2008.
No, for the love of God, Matthew McConaughey is not running for governor
No, for the love of God, Matthew McConaughey is not running for governor
A recent video of a political campaign stage for the "McConaughey for Governor" campaign has Texans wondering if he is finally running for office.
James Talarico fires back after media scrutiny of social media accounts
James Talarico fires back after media scrutiny of social media accounts
On Thursday, James Talarico shut down attempts at controversy surrounding an Axios report that criticized his social media following.
Texas retail legend to close longtime store as mall faces major transformation
Texas retail legend to close longtime store as mall faces major transformation
Dillard’s at Willow Bend in Plano will close Jan. 12–25, cutting 93 jobs as the mall prepares for major redevelopment and a possible Dallas Stars arena.
Cowboys' VP Charlotte Jones' thoughts on Super Bowl halftime show might surprise you
Cowboys' VP Charlotte Jones' thoughts on Super Bowl halftime show might surprise you
Charlotte Jones' thoughts on Super Bowl are somewhat surprising, but also echo a sentiment as old as time.
Texas A&M's favorite chicken finger place is expanding big time
Texas A&M's favorite chicken finger place is expanding big time
The College Station, Texas-born chicken finger chain Layne's struck a deal with a developer to bring 44 new locations to parts of the Lone Star State.
Luka Doncic says Dallas is 'always' home. Will he ever return?
Luka Doncic says Dallas is 'always' home. Will he ever return?
The former Dallas Mavericks star will 'always' call Dallas home. Could be ever return to the Lone Star State?
Texans tight end uses football 'day job' to fuel childhood farming passion
Texans tight end uses football 'day job' to fuel childhood farming passion
A Texans' rising prospect juggles NFL plays for work and a full-blown cattle operation for play.