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SELMA, Ala. – Sixty years ago, Charles Mauldin found himself at the forefront of a pivotal moment in American history. On March 7, 1965, he stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow voting rights marchers as they crossed the Edmund...

SAN ANTONIO - It was a night of triumph and glory for the Duncanville Panthers as they clinched the 6A-Division 2 state championship title by edging out Houston Bellaire with a close 54-52 victory. The exhilarating game, held on...

In a remote corner of Big Bend National Park in Texas, a remarkable discovery has taken place - the unveiling of a new plant species known as the wooly devil, scientifically named Ovicula biradiata. This unique plant has not...

The Hokulea: A Beacon of Hawaiian Culture and ResilienceIn the warm, turquoise waters off the coast of Kaneohe, Hawaii, a remarkable vessel known as the Hokulea made history fifty years ago. This double-hulled sailing canoe, named after the Hawaiian...

Excitement is in the air as the UIL Boys Basketball State Championship draws near at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Teams from across Texas, including several from North Texas, are gearing up for their shot at a coveted title....

In a significant development for the Houston area, Tesla has secured a tax abatement agreement with Waller County for its upcoming battery factory in Brookshire, a town located west of Houston. This factory, set to employ 1,500 individuals, will...

The National Fire Training Academy, the country's premier federal institution for fire education and training, made a shocking announcement on Saturday. In a sudden move, the academy has canceled all classes with immediate effect. This decision comes amidst a...

A tragic incident unfolded at the Sandy Oaks apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas, as police responded to a call shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday. The Fort Worth Police Department received reports of a shooting at the complex,...

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has been selected as the new chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, a role that will see him oversee 11 universities with a combined student population exceeding 157,000 and eight state agencies, including the...

The beloved Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in March 2025. Despite their secluded lifestyle, their deaths have captivated the nation, shedding light on the profound impact of...