Explore how Karsyn Mack used the history of Texas barbeque to win the grand prize in the Save Texas History Essay Contest.

Texas House passes HB4, which would replace STAAR tests with three shorter tests given throughout the academic year. East Texas educators helped craft the bill that was passed.

It's called "Texas Shines Bright" and depicts the beloved cowboy greeter, Big Tex. The art also showcases some of our state's geography, including the Dallas skyline.

For over 70 years, Big Tex has stood at the heart of the State Fair, symbolizing the spirit and hospitality of Texas, ...

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The city would include a new mosque, more than 1,000 single- and multifamily homes, and a K-12 Islamist faith-based school.

The Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival, held at the Park of East Texas, brought together country music fans, first-timers, and ...