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When winter arrives in Texas, the Lone Star State lights up with celebrations that blend cowboy culture, holiday traditions, and community spirit. From dazzling light displays to festive rodeos, these ...

The 92nd Texas Rose Festival officially got underway Thursday morning, and by lunchtime, nearly 300 supporters gathered at Hollytree Country Club for the annual Thursday Celebration Luncheon — a ...

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — As communities prepare to ring in the new year, celebrating with friends and family can often bring excitement and joy, but it can also present serious safety risks. The Texas ...

Events and marches are going on in and around the Austin area to honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the United States, first began in Galveston, and as such, the area around Houston is home to some of the biggest and most lavish ...

The holiday season just concluded, but the Texas Rose Festival is bringing back the magic with a theme of “Celebrations Through the Seasons” for its 93rd year. Past, present and future court members ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin across the Coastal Bend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to plan ahead and make responsible choices before ...