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McDonald's brings back popular item for short time as one state gets a treat

September 2, 2026

McDonald's brings back popular item for short time as one state gets a treat

Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce are back at McDonald's for a limited time, while a Texas Meal with collectible cups sparks calls for more states.

Talarico’s ‘proud capitalist’ about-face collides with resurfaced call to ‘dismantle’ capitalism

September 2, 2026

Talarico’s ‘proud capitalist’ about-face collides with resurfaced call to ‘dismantle’ capitalism

James Talarico once called capitalism "oppressive" and predicted Texas' fossil fuel industry was "not gonna last" in a 2020 Sierra Club Zoom call.

Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'

September 2, 2026

Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'

James Talarico heads to Hollywood for a second celebrity fundraiser as Ken Paxton and Trump rally Republicans in Dallas for the midterm push.

Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian

September 1, 2026

Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian

Lubbock Lake Landmark, Buffalo Springs Lake, and Caprock Canyons State Park top the list of must-hike trails near the Texas Tech game this weekend.

Houston mayor says his city is a better location than Austin for an NHL expansion franchise

September 1, 2026

Houston mayor says his city is a better location than Austin for an NHL expansion franchise

Mayor John Whitmire says Houston beats Austin for NHL expansion after the league added the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth.

2 Grand Canyon flooding victims photographed on hiking trip in days before deaths

September 1, 2026

2 Grand Canyon flooding victims photographed on hiking trip in days before deaths

John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz, from Texas, posted selfies from the Grand Canyon before devastating flash flooding swept through the area on Saturday.

Naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Texas home in shocking security camera video

September 1, 2026

Naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Texas home in shocking security camera video

Security camera footage captured a DoorDash driver delivering food completely naked to a Houston-area home, leaving customer Kiante Matlock stunned.

Beloved Texas chiropractor killed in Grand Canyon flash flood, 2 friends still missing after hike

August 31, 2026

Beloved Texas chiropractor killed in Grand Canyon flash flood, 2 friends still missing after hike

Texas chiropractor Dr. John Giusti was killed in a Grand Canyon flash flood while hiking companions Brent Rosenkranz and Tim Smith remain missing, according to family and friends.

US Fish and Wildlife Service officer dies during wildfire evacuation efforts in Oklahoma, agency says

August 31, 2026

US Fish and Wildlife Service officer dies during wildfire evacuation efforts in Oklahoma, agency says

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer David Taylor was going door-to-door to evacuate Oklahoma families when he made his last contact with dispatch.

Texas fire department makes save on crane 22 stories in the air

August 31, 2026

Texas fire department makes save on crane 22 stories in the air

The Fort Worth Fire Department shared photos and detailed the rescue of an individual from the cab of a towering crane in the Lone Star State.