HOUSTON — Due to an arriving cold front, a Freeze Watch has been issued for portions of southeast Texas from late Sunday night into Monday morning.

On average, Texas has one of the higher property tax burdens in the country. The effective property tax rate (meaning the amount paid as a percentage of a home’s value) is 1.58 percent, though rates vary widely by location. For a home valued at around $300,000, that translates to an annual property tax bill of about $4,790 before any exemptions.

Texas basketball plays UConn on Dec. 12, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. Find score-by-score updates, TV info and more here.

In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett to debate after she enters Senate race, calling it 'must-see TV' as both vie for historic win.

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

When Allred dropped out of the Senate race, he joined Congresswoman Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, which is entirely in Dallas County. She succeeded Allred in office in the 32nd Congressional District after he ran against Senator Ted Cruz last year.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Burlington County location on Feb. 2, bringing the Texas-themed restaurant chain’s signature steaks and fresh-baked bread to the area. The restaurant will occupy the former TGI Fridays location at 930 Route 73 North in Marlton. The space has been vacant for nearly two years since the previous restaurant closed.

Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.