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After his father came home from a Korean War prison camp, this boat owner decided to give back to the veteran community.

Jay's BBQ Shack just beat out some of Texas's most famous barbecue joints. The Abilene restaurant took top honors in USA Today's latest readers choice awards.

A group called Man of God GC is opening their doors Saturday afternoon to serve free meals and offer prayer to the community.

Walmart, Target, and Lowe's are sitting out Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday deals start the next morning instead.

Foundry's opening its doors Thursday to introduce employers to newly trained electrical workers who are job-ready now.

The Abilene Zoo is hosting Day of the Dead this November with mariachi music, dancers, and beautiful altars to celebrate life and memory.

Discover five Texas-sized facts that made this West Texan say wow, from millions of cattle to a margarita machine that made American history.

Abilene's had its share of famous visitors over the years, and Monday added another chapter to that list at Betty Rose's.

John Anderson's final visit to Abilene included a special request: he wanted to talk with the friend he'd known since 1979.

Texas lawmakers want to ditch the clock changes, but there's a federal roadblock standing in the way right now.

When ATF, local police, and federal marshals joined forces in Abilene, the operation uncovered drug distribution networks and illegal firearms trafficking.

Local law enforcement deployed automated cameras that read license plates to help crack cases, now sharing details on their new transparency portal.

A car show with a Halloween twist is coming to Abilene this Saturday, and it's all for a good cause supporting Alzheimer's awareness.

The Abilene Zoo is hosting Day of the Dead with mariachi music, dancers, and animal encounters. Families can even build their own ofrendas.

A century-old grocery store turned home in Lavaca puts you steps from downtown San Antonio's best breakfast spots and historic charm.

Kids getting on and off school buses need drivers to actually stop. Texas law is clear, and lives depend on it.

Mission Thanksgiving accepts your donations from 7 AM until 7 PM on Friday November 20th

Parents wondering when to start teaching kids about money should know this: a real savings account beats a jar under the bed every single time.

Grunt calls work best when used sparingly. Sometimes the deer you're hunting responds better to silence than to another sound.

Nightmare on 19th Street is bringing back the scares with four haunted houses and over a mile of twisted corridors. Get ready for The Year of the Creeps.

Dead Man's Curve, the Anson Lights, and a CVS on North 10th. Apparently, the Big Country has more ghostly hotspots than you'd think.

One Texas homeowner learned the hard way that scorpions don't just stay outside. A pest control expert breaks down what's really bringing six common household invaders indoors.

Denton Valley Farms near Clyde has over 40 ways to spend your fall, from haunted houses to paintball rides and a massive pumpkin patch.

Back in the early eighties, a radio station and police department teamed up to throw a party that would help keep kids safe across West Texas for decades to come.

Visiting Angels is hosting a Spooktacular Car Show and Trunk-or-Treat on October 24, turning a classic fall tradition into support for Alzheimer's awareness.

One 1967 Pontiac GTO stood out at the car show, chosen for reasons that run deeper than chrome and horsepower.

Ol' South Pancake House has been flipping the same German pancakes since 1962. That's over six decades of breakfast done right in Fort Worth.

Photographs from Elvis's 1974 Abilene show preserve a moment when the King drew more people than any performer before him.

Wings on the Wind festival brings free science and nature activities to Abilene State Park this Saturday for the whole family.

That grand staircase inside the Swenson House wasn't just beautiful. It was inspired by one of Denver's most famous hotels from decades past.

Abilene Zoo's Halloween celebration is expanding this year, adding an extra day so families can trick-or-treat among the animals all month long.

Nine years running, the jalapeño popper cookoff at Rhymes & Vines is heating up this Saturday with teams competing for bragging rights.

Classic cars, costumed dogs, and a haunted house tour. October's packed with reasons to get out and do something fun around here.

Nothing brings out the competitive spirit quite like Texas-Oklahoma weekend. One Austin brewery is fueling the rivalry with a specially brewed amber ale.

One story about an eyesore sparked action. Now locals are watching to see what happens next with this abandoned Abilene building.

Orange cones and single lanes mean your usual route just got a lot slower. Give yourself extra time and watch your speed.