“Texas has a huge boating culture, from lakes and rivers to coastal trips, but the basics still matter every time,” Simic said. “For families, vacationers, and first-time renters, the danger is often assuming someone else has already checked the life jackets, weather, route, and emergency plan.”

More than half of eligible Texans now use the state’s official digital government platform, Texas by Texas (TxT), according to the Texas Department of Information Resources.

A growing online movement is raising questions about whether Texas should update standards for baby-changing stations in public restrooms, with some parents arguing current setups fail to provide children with basic privacy and safety.

Keion Dewayne Redd, 24-year-old Jacksonville College student, will be remembered during an emotional graduation ceremony when his mother will accept his degree on his behalf, honoring the life and future of the young man killed by gun violence in Smith County just weeks before he was set to graduate

Wipe Out Kids Cancer celebrated its 45th anniversary by raising $4 million during its annual gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas to support pediatric cancer research and programs for families battling childhood cancer.

A new national report highlights growing flood dangers across the U.S., with Texas counties ranking among the most at risk heading into 2026.

Sports tourism is booming worldwide, now accounting for roughly 10% of global travel spending, and new data shows Houston is leading the cha

As traditional golf prices continue to climb, Topgolf is rolling out a lower-cost alternative aimed at making the sport more accessible this

University of Houston Athletics celebrated a historic 2025–26 campaign Monday night with its annual Cougar Choice Awards, held inside Fertit

Motor vehicle thefts across Texas saw a notable decline in 2025, but the state remains one of the hardest-hit in the nation by total volume.

The effort is being led by Park Place Dealerships, whose members are participating in 16 volunteer projects across North Texas throughout th

A new nationwide study ranks Texas as one of the least cyclist-friendly states in the country, highlighting concerns over safety, infrastruc

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer will celebrate its 45th Anniversary Gala on April 25 at the The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, bringing together supporters, fa

A crude oil spill was reported Wednesday at a Chevron refinery in Pasadena after a release from a storage tank at the facility’s Red Bluff Tank Farm.

Officials in Corpus Christi have enacted new water restrictions as drought conditions continue to strain the region’s supply, prompting conc

Authorities are investigating after a young student was reportedly left unattended on a school bus for the entire school day in Central Texa

State officials have ordered the closure of key oyster harvesting areas in Galveston Bay due to declining oyster populations.

Millions of Americans may be ignoring early signs of hearing loss, often mistaking the symptoms for stress, fatigue, or normal aging.

A community benefit event for Clint Alford is scheduled for June 6 at ETX Brewing, featuring a growing list of signed memorabilia, live musi

The Texas Legends are bringing back their popular Summer Basketball Camps for 2026, offering 11 weeks of on-court training designed for youn