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The Influence of West Texas on Elvis Presley's CareerElvis Presley, the undisputed king of rock and roll, owes a significant debt to the music scene in West Texas for launching his phenomenal career. While his super-charged charisma would have...

Professor Longhair's Legendary Performance at Soap Creek Saloon In September 1975, the iconic New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair graced the stage at the Soap Creek Saloon, a rustic honky-tonk nestled in the hills of west Austin along the then-quiet Bee...

Impact of Librarian Position Cuts on Cy-Fair ISD Library HoursThe library at Fiest Elementary has been a favorite place to go for fourth-grader James Cardenas. He likes to read books, particularly those about natural disasters, and also enjoys the...

Hurricane Francine Strengthens, Skips Houston, Targets Louisiana Coast WednesdayAs Hurricane Francine continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico, residents along the Texas and Louisiana coasts are bracing for impact. The storm, which has rapidly intensified from...

Urgent Amber Alert Issued for Missing 6-Year-Old Boy in TexasAn urgent amber alert has been issued in Ingram, Texas for a missing 6-year-old boy named Kameron Parrish. The young child was last seen on Thursday just before noon at...

**Houston Plastic Waste Crisis Unveiled: Recycling Delays and Failed Business**In an eye-opening investigation by Inside Climate News and CBS News, the city of Houston is facing a mounting crisis as plastic waste continues to pile up due to delayed...

Texas Public Radio Poll Party: KUTX, KVRX, and Texas Standard Gathering at Hole in the WallIn an effort to address the concerning voter turnout rates in Texas, especially among young voters, KUTX, KVRX, and the Texas Standard are coming...

Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily news stories coming out of Texas, one particular issue has captured the attention of many residents in the town of Palestine. The city, once a thriving hub for the railroad industry, finds...

Caldwell County to Open State-of-the-Art Evacuation Center with Capacity for HundredsIn a move to enhance disaster response capabilities, Caldwell County in Texas is set to open a cutting-edge evacuation center in Luling. The 45,000-square-feet facility will provide refuge...

Glen Powell, the Austin movie A-lister, is gearing up for his new Audible audiobook comedy, The Best Man's Ghostwriter. In this audio drama from Audible, Powell takes on the role of Nate, a character hired to prevent best men...