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.

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.

Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton

State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.

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.

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.

Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years

Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

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.

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.

Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting

Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.

Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.

HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy

Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage.

​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest

Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.