Texas Trooper Fatally Shot On Thanksgiving, Suspect In Custody

The trooper, a married father of three, was fatally shot during a Thanksgiving traffic stop. The suspect was arrested after more gunfire.

Harvey-Stricken Texas Family Counts Its Blessings On Thanksgiving

"Just be hopeful, thankful, that you're still here. Life still goes on even when we're going through the storm."

Carpooling: Waze Offers Texans A New Way To Rideshare

Waze, a popular navigation application, announced today drivers in Texas can now carpool with the app.

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open On Thursday In Texas

Some retailers will open for a few hours on Thanksgiving while others will stay open into Black Friday. Plan your holiday shopping now.

Jerry Jones Sorry After Video Surfaces Of Racial Comment (Watch)

The Blast​ reported the video was shot at a Dallas hotel by a white man who asked Jones if he would record a message for his fiancee.

Wildfire In Texas Panhandle Damages House, Buildings

Some residents in Potter and Randall Counties asked to evacuate ahead of quickly-spreading wildfires that have damaged buildings and homes.

High School Football Playoffs Begin Tonight: Score Updates Here

The path to Jerry World for the Texas high school state championships kickoff tonight for many teams across the Lone Star State

Steve Mostyn, Democratic Mega-Donor And Texas Attorney, Dies

Mostyn's fortune came largely from representing homeowners who sued insurance companies, especially after major hurricanes.

Texas Church Shooting: 3K Attend Funeral Service For Slain Family

John Holcombe invited the public to the service for his pregnant wife, three of her kids, his parents, a brother and a toddler niece.

17 Arrested In Smith County For Child Support Violations

“My office will not allow parents to sidestep their fundamental and moral responsibility to care for their children,” said Tx AG Ken Paxton.

FBI Releases Texas Hate Crime Statistics For 2016

Fort Worth had the most hate crimes motivated by race and religion biases. Austin had the most crimes motivated by sexual orientation bias.

Taylor Swift Announces Two Texas Dates For 2018 Tour

Ten-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift will bring her Reputation Stadium Tour to Houston and Dallas

Texas Cities All Over The Map On Dating: Study

Texas lays claim to some of the best and worst cities in the nation for dating. See where yours ranks in the study.

Texas Shooting: First Baptist Church To Be Razed

The pastor described the building as "too stark of a reminder" of the massacre and wanted it turned it into a memorial.

Video Shows Texas Church Gunman Shooting Kids In Head: Official

A U.S. official's account of the video footage aligned with what witnesses at the Sunday service reported.

ICYMI: Deer Season Has Officially Opened In Texas

The Texas Parks & Wildlife predict a good hunting season in Texas

Lou Diamond Phillips Charged With DWI Near Corpus Christi

The actor, who played Ritchie Valens​​​ in the 1987 movie, "La Bamba,"​ faces a DWI charge for allegedly driving intoxicated in Portland.

Astros Fans Show Championship Mettle In Triumph, Tragedy

Houston's character emerged once again in a World Series win absent of egos, to unite a city ravaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Port Arthur's 'Two-Story Pile Of Toxic Debris' Closed

Still, one environmental activist said, concerns remain about the long-term effects of living next to it.

Dairy Queen Franchisee To Close 25 Texas Stores

Vasari LLC cites bankruptcy to shut down 29 of its total 70 stores in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico

Exxon Mobil To Spend $300M To Curb Pollution Under Settlement

Exxon was accused of releasing excess harmful pollution after modifying flaring systems at five plants in Texas and three in Louisiana.

More Than 4,500 Oil And Gas Openings In Texas

Find the job you want in Texas, right here on the Across Texas Patch Jobs Page

Texas Power Companies Vistra Energy, Dynegy To Merge

The company will keep Vistra's Irving, Texas headquarters and will have a market capitalization of more than $10 billion.

Astros First Baseman Gurriel Suspended For 5 Games Next Season

Yuli Gurriel made the gesture Friday night shortly after homering off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish.

Texas Instruments, Dallas-Based Chipmaker, Boasts Earnings of $1.29B

Texas Instruments shares have climbed 32 percent since the beginning of the year. The Standard & Poor's 500 index has risen 15 percent.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Predicting Good Waterfowl Season

Duck season begins this month and in early Nov. in oarts of Texas, and carries into January 2018.

New To Texas? Check Out The Leasing Options Before You Buy

If you're new to Texas, Patch and realtor.com have the answers to your real estate questions

Halliburton Co. Reports Net Income At $365M In 3Q

Halliburton shares have declined 20 percent since the beginning of the year.

5th-Graders' Mouths Duct-Taped Shut In Texas By Substitute Teacher: School

Officials in the Killeen, Texas, school district say substitute teacher put duct tape on 10 students’ mouths, but they don’t know why.

One Dead And One Missing In Gulf Coast Oil Tanker Fire: Updated (Video)

Coast Guard confirms one dead and one missing in Gulf Coast oil tanker fire. Nearby residents report hearing an explosion around 4:30 a.m.

Harvey's Continued Wrath: Much Of Rockport Will Not Be Rebuilt, Per Mayor

Four coastal mayors detail long-term destruction left behind from the Category 4 hurricane that devastated their communities

Halloween 2017: The Most Popular Halloween Candy In Texas Is...

Every state has a favorite Halloween Treat, whether it's Candy Corn, Jolly Ranchers, Snickers, or Starburst. Whats yours?

Health Care: Here’s How Many Texas Kids Are At Risk Because Of Congress

Children’s advocates and state officials across the country have pleaded with Congress to renew the program.

Retired Chicago Cop Hauls Truck Loads Of Supplies To Hurricane Ravaged Aransas Pass

“I have never seen so much damage...the trees were all twisted. It looked like someone had tied them in knots," Jack Kielczynski

Bowhunting Season For Deer And Turkey Well Underway

General Gun Season For Deer sand Turkey Opens Nov. 4

2017 Oktoberfest Celebrations Across Texas

Whether you’re in it for the beer or the brats, there are dozens of ways to celebrate Oktoberfest 2017 in Texas.

‘Sea Monster’ Washes Up In Texas After Hurricane Harvey

Gruesome pictures of the corpse of sea creature that washed up in Texas after Hurricane Harvey caused a sensation on Twitter.

Celebrate the 2017 Halloween Season at One of These Must See Haunted Attractions

Prepare for this year's Halloween Season by checking out some of Texas' Must See Haunted Attractions!

Harvey Leaves Texas Down But Not Out As Stories Of Hope Shine Through

From neighbors helping neighbors to a man playing piano surrounded by flood waters, there have been stories of hope and compassion.

Hurricane Harvey Texas: Evacuees Now Face Gas Leaks, Mold

Inhaling airborne mold spores can cause coughing, wheezing and asthma attacks.