Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report

Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged.

Dolly Parton’s family asks fans for tribute messages, support reading program

Fans and friends of Dolly Parton have been asked by Parton's family to share tributes to the iconic artist via messages on social media, a written message on her official website or donations toward Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

From 'Best Little Whorehouse' to Cowboys halftime: Dolly Parton’s Texas ties

Dolly Parton’s legacy reached far beyond Tennessee. From filming “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" to stealing the show at a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the country icon left her mark on the Lone Star State.

What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean

The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

Trump may rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid trade standoff with Canada

As a trade battle between the United States and Canada escalates, President Donald Trump said in a Tuesday social media post that he is giving “serious consideration" to renaming Lake Ontario.

Army soldier's wife deported in immigration crackdown

The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant was deported back to Honduras, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security. 

Paralyzed cancer survivor from Houston launches home repair nonprofit

Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area.

Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery

Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product. 

Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire

Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.

Residents call for La Marque Mayor to resign following indecent exposure arrest

Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.

Kohl's addresses double billing issue on recent online orders

Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span.

Elderly Montrose property owner handcuffed, detained after pulling gun on homeless people

A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun.

Buc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain

Buc-ee’s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values.