The Detours series celebrates lesser-known locales worth visiting across the state. You can easily lose your way exploring the bald cypress forest—the world’s largest—surrounding Caddo Lake. But everyone in this swampy part of East…
Texas Monthly – Meanwhile, in Texas: Some Buc-ee’s Beavers Go on a Short, Strange Trip
While conducting a traffic stop in Fayette County, sheriff’s deputies searching a car discovered several Buc-ee’s beaver plushies stuffed with ecstasy and marijuana in the backseat.A San Antonio man was accused of…
El Paso Matters – UTEP to restart mining engineer program; plus, city looks to curb disruptive parties at short-term rentals
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. UTEP to Restart Mining Engineering Program The…
KTSM News – Friday 9-hour forecast: Quiet weather while hot temperatures surface
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — It’s finally Friday and we’re forecasting another warm day across the Sun City with lighter winds. Your morning will start a little cooler with clear skies but…
The Athletic MiLB News – Twins top prospect check-ins: Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Luke Keaschall
Minnesota’s vastly improved farm system is headlined by a trio of outfielders who could each enter the Twins’ plans in 2025. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry
Texas has seen a record number of chronic wasting disease cases this year. The state is looking for new ways to contain the spread without driving deer breeders out of business. Read:…
Texas Monthly – At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
Led by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community. Read: Read More
Border Report – Border Report Live: Why the US sends security forces into Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Mexico’s law enforcers and first responders are asking for help, and several countries, including some overseas, are heeding the call. Binational coordination between the U.S. and…
Yard Barker – Thursday night CFB: Group of Five playoff candidate falls while South Alabama drops 87 points
When’s the last time you saw 87 points on “Thursday Night Football”? Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Former Alabama QB says Texas is currently on par with Georgia
The Longhorns are obviously riding high off of their win over the reigning national champion Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Texas was clearly lightyears better than Michigan in the 31-12 victory. Read: Read More