High school marching bands from Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma will take the field Saturday, November 7, for the 2026 Supreme Regional Battle of the Bands at DeSoto ISD Eagle Stadium. The competition will bring together programs from across the region for a showcase of marching band talent, musical performance, school pride and competitive excellence. Gates are scheduled to open at 11 a.m., with spectators expected to fill the stadium for a full day of performances.

Texas ranks seventh nationally for Gen Z digital advertising opportunity, with more than 2.17 million residents between the ages of 20 and 24 and internet coverage reaching 96.74%, according to a new 50-state analysis by TrafficJunky.

Texas has produced 179 Powerball winning tickets worth at least $1 million since October 2015, but the state ranks just 27th nationally when those wins are measured against population.

Ahead of tomorrow’s UIL State Military Marching Band Championships, Bullard’s band director sat down with TXAN 24 News to reflect on a journey years in the making. For Sergio Olivares, the road to state carries a special meaning. The senior class competing this week was his first group of band students, and he has watched them grow as musicians and young adults throughout their time together. His current juniors were the first students he brought into the band program.

Gomez and Morticia Addams are Texas’ most-searched couples Halloween costume heading into 2026, while Mario and Luigi lead the state’s duo costume searches, according to new research from CSGOGem. The study found 3,720 Google searches for Gomez and Morticia costumes in Texas from July through September 2026. The spooky couple ranked second nationally, with 35,000 searches across the United States, and led searches in 14 states, including Texas.

A new animated series is coming to TXAN+, The Strong Poets, is bringing a story of resistance, survival, and the struggle for freedom to the screen.

Dallas Trinity FC defeated Mexican powerhouse Chivas Guadalajara Femenil, 3-2, on Saturday before 15,326 fans at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, securing a dramatic victory in the 2026 State Fair Clásico.

Dallas Trinity FC and Chivas Femenil are set for the second annual State Fair Clásico, and held a press conference Friday, October 16, at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. The press conference included Dallas Trinity FC Head Coach Lee Nguyen, midfielder and captain Sophie Braun, midfielder Sofia Cedeño, Chivas Femenil Sporting Director Nelly Simón and goalkeeper Blanca Félix.

The growing reach of political livestreamers is prompting conversations about how parents can help young people understand political commentary, online rhetoric and competing ideologies.

The 2016 clown panic became a nationwide phenomenon fueled by unsettling sightings, viral social media posts and growing public fear. Nearly a decade later, filmmaker Ed Perkins is revisiting the events in a documentary that examines not only what happened, but what the panic revealed about American society.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned on a powerful rushing attack and capitalized on Dallas’ turnovers to take control of Thursday night’s matchup at AT&T Stadium. Tampa Bay rushed for 241 yards on 39 carries, averaging 6.2 yards per attempt, while finishing with 419 total yards. The Buccaneers controlled possession for 39:21, keeping the Dallas offense off the field for much of the game.

Artificial intelligence may be one of the most consequential technologies humanity has ever created. It is also one of the easiest to fear.

A television classic is getting a modern mobile makeover as RoseBerry Media and Fremantle announced plans to transform storylines from the long-running Australian soap Neighbours into vertical, mobile-first entertainment.

A documentary chronicling the groundbreaking story of Team Dream, an all-Black women’s professional volleyball team, will receive a special Dallas screening Saturday ahead of its national television premiere on OWN.

Boom Ball is bringing its high-energy, co-ed baseball experience to Dell Diamond on April 17, 2027, as part of its expanding nationwide tour.

Hulu will premiere Clown Panic on October 12 as part of its annual Huluween programming. The documentary will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., as well as Disney+ internationally.

A newly released September 2026 study from Trujillo Gonzalez Law Firm analyzed 30 Spotify road-trip and driving playlists to identify songs with tempos that could contribute to faster driving and reduced attention behind the wheel.

Veterans, first responders, celebrities, professional athletes and community supporters came together in North Texas for the 2026 Verve Celebrity Softball Classic, helping participating charities raise $1,805,985.65.

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on Oct. 25.

Lime Pictures, the production company behind the long-running series Hollyoaks, is entering the growing world of vertical television with its new 57-episode romantic thriller, Revenge Is a Dish.