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.

Houston and Dallas are tied in a new national study measuring how efficiently visitors can fit sightseeing into a trip, with both Texas cities earning 54.9 out of 100. The TouristMaxxing Index, compiled by JRPass.com, compared 20 major U.S. cities across seven measures, including attraction access by car and on foot, transportation costs, travel time and admission prices.

Getting into an Uber or Lyft feels almost like using a vending machine at this point. Tap a button, a car shows up, and you get in. Most rides go smoothly. In case of a crash, the aftermath is genuinely different from an ordinary two-car wreck, and many passengers find that out the hard way.

Law enforcement agencies made an estimated 804,926 arrests for driving under the influence in 2024, about 11% of all arrests in the country, according to the FBI.

Norton Property Group is expanding its presence across East Texas, building its real estate business around residential properties, land, investment opportunities and commercial real estate.

Texas may have hundreds of miles of coastline, but travelers flying in for a beach getaway still have a sizable road trip ahead of them, according to a new global accessibility study.

Houston Cougars fans heading to TDECU Stadium this season will have a new reason to arrive hungry.

WorldSprings Dallas is a wellness destination designed around mineral-rich soaking pools inspired by famous hot springs from around the world. But unlike a traditional spa, this isn’t just about booking a massage. Instead, guests move at their own pace between warm mineral pools, cold plunges, saunas, relaxation areas, and other wellness experiences.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has officially opened its newest North Texas location in Murphy, continuing the family-style pizza chain’s expansion across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

U-Haul has expanded its presence in Tyler by partnering with Mak Auto Repair Center as a new U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer, giving East Texas residents another location to rent moving equipment and purchase moving supplies.

People gathered at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke as the water park celebrated its annual ice dump, pouring more than 2,000 pounds of ice into the wave pool to provide a refreshing break from North Texas’ triple-digit temperatures.

Texas Harley-Davidson brought together riders, families and community members for its Bikes, Burgers & Bears charity event, collecting teddy bears for children receiving care in medical and mental health facilities.

A new survey from Experian suggests many Americans are still prioritizing travel, even if it means taking on debt.

According to an analysis by Steve Gimblin Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, Texas recorded 135 hit-and-run crashes during the month of July between 2020 and 2024, the second-highest total of any state.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has announced a new partnership with Westland Hospitality that will bring a new restaurant concept, Flora House, and exclusive catering services to the historic garden.

Researchers analyzed all 48 contiguous states using average summer rainfall, temperature, mosquito species diversity and humidity levels. Texas earned a score of 78.01, trailing only Florida and Louisiana. The study found Texas has the highest mosquito species diversity in the nation with 85 species. Researchers say that allows mosquitoes to thrive across a wide range of environments, from humid East Texas to drier central regions and the Gulf Coast.

Hotel ZaZa Houston has been named one of Tripadvisor’s top hotels in the United States, earning the No. 8 spot on the travel platform’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels list.