State News

All Kind Animal Initiative has a list of dogs right now that really can't wait much longer — and a few of them might surprise you.

Texas has a three-day window every August where certain purchases under a hundred dollars go completely tax-free, and it comes around faster than most people expect.

Ballet Folklórico de México is coming to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall on March 16, 2027. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7, offering West Texas a rare chance to experience world-class Mexican cultural dance traditions live.

Texas Tech Women's Soccer returns for the 2026 season following a 14-win campaign. The Red Raiders kick off action in Lubbock on August 6 before traveling to Hawai'i, heading into a high-stakes year aiming for a Big 12 title.

The line at Hearts BBQ on Saturday morning was already wrapped around the parking lot — and it wasn't even nine o'clock yet.

Some cities are already seeing Spirit Halloween locations pop up on this year's list. Abilene isn't one of them. However, the local operator has reached out to clarify that there will indeed be one.

A lot of Texas shops quietly pulled products off their shelves at the end of July, and if you've been buying hemp products, it's worth knowing exactly why.

Not every patriotic tribute travels the country, but this one does — and thanks to a casual conversation between friends, it's making a stop right here in the Big Country.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller isn't just asking Governor Abbott to change course — he's asking him to give the money back first.

A Lubbock motorcyclist faces felony charges after crashing while fleeing police. The incident highlights critical Texas traffic stop protocols every driver must follow, from pulling over safely to handling suspected fake officers.

Back-to-school shopping is here, and South Plains Mall in Lubbock is helping families save. Enjoy two packed weekends featuring style shows, shoe drives, and Texas's Tax-Free Weekend from August 7-9.

An Abilene man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison after a mother discovered he filmed and emailed himself an explicit video of her 14-year-old daughter while babysitting. Tattoo evidence led to his conviction.