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Texas' newest state park is set to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year's Day.

Texas is full of places most travelers miss, and these hidden gems deliver scenery, character, and moments that feel ...

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

State officials will hold two public meetings and open an online survey in January to get feedback on plans for Enchanted ...

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is not slated to open until late 2026, but guests are invited for a sneak peak of what the park has to offer with specialty day passes on New Year's Day.

Boxing no longer dominates American sports culture, but its future is taking shape in Texas. In Austin-area gyms, young ...

It’s been a tough year for the environment. And yet, people all over the country are working hard to reduce greenhouse gases, ...

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the newest addition to the Texas system, will open for the first time on New Year's Day with guided First Day Hikes. The 4,871-acre park is located 75 miles west of ...

Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Apollo Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 ...

Austin offices close Dec. 24–25 and Jan. 1, with trash routes shifting for Christmas and New Year’s. Utility payments ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.