Local News
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Abilene High School Student Earns Highest Possible Score on ACT Exam
Kyle Curnutt, an Abilene High School student, earned the highest possible score of 36 on the ACT college...
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Adrian Peterson to Donate $100,000 to Flood Relief for His Texas Hometown
Adrian Peterson recently announced that he would personally donate $100,000 to flood victims of Palestine, Texas, and will...
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Chain Grocery, The Fresh Market, to Close All Texas Stores
Based in North Carolina, The Fresh Market announced that it would close all of its Texas locations on...
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Beloved Texas Cookie Company to Expand to New State
The Texas cookie company, Tiff’s Treats, that is a staple in the Hill Country is expanding to its first...
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Texas Flooding Overflows Oil Wells, Fracking Sites
The recent Texas flooding has overwhelmed oil wells and fracking sites, overflowing crude oil and chemicals into rivers...
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Plano to Release Mosquitofish to Combat Spread of Zika Virus
Across the city, Plano will be releasing thousands of mosquitofish in order to combat the spread of the...
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An Act of Random Kindness (ARK for Short)
A well-deserved gift for a Texas A&M Graduate in an act of random kindness from strangers.
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Deadly IED Found Under Bridge in Central Texas Town
On May 3, a suspicious device, later revealed to be an IED, was found under a bridge in...
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San Antonio Police Department Reported Over 230 DWI Arrests for Fiesta San Antonio
The San Antonio Police Department reported that this year’s Fiesta San Antonio saw an increased number of DWI...
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Midland Woman Wins $1M with Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
Orania Ramos struck gold with a scratch-off lottery ticket that won her the jackpot: $1 million. Kent Kwik...
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Texas State Parks Will Receive $261M in Funding
This week, the State Capitol approved $261 million for the Texas Parks and Wildlife budget, which is expected to...
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Highway 6, Houston Becomes Waterworld
Highway 6 closure in Harris County for 4-6 weeks due to floods wreaking havoc in the area.
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Spring Baking Championship Chocolatier in the Texas Hill Country
Texas Hill Country Chocolatier is in it to win it! Chocolatier Susana Mijares of Délice Chocolatier & Patisserie in...
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Teen Girl Dies After El Paso Carnival Ride Malfunctions
At an El Paso church function this weekend, joy turned to tragedy when one teenage girl was thrown...
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Partner With Texas Hill Country
Texas Hill Country is seeking to partner with businesses and services in letting our fans know about all...
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The (Indie) Stars at Night – The Hill Country Film Festival
The house lights dim. The audience hushes. The movie screen fills with bright illumination from a projector. The...
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Texas Millennial Apologizes to Older Generations in Rant on Youth Entitlement
Alexis Bloomer is a Texas millennial woman who took it upon herself to apologize to older generations for...
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NASA Released a Zika Virus Prediction Map of the US, and It Doesn’t Look Good for Texas
Zika, a virus transmitted through a particular female mosquito, could wreak havoc in the United States, and NASA...
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Work in Austin? Mayor Adler Wants You to Stay Home on May 11
After seeing the success of Austin’s first “Austin, Don’t Rush Day,” Mayor Adler has named another day to...
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The Transgender Bathroom Issue: What Are Your Thoughts?
The transgender bathroom issue is a big controversy lately, sparking heated debates. Which side is right? What are...
