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Rajah, the impressive 10-foot Komodo dragon at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, has passed away just shy of his 28th birthday. He was a familiar, captivating presence, fondly remembered by guests and staff alike.

Madhatter Distillery is trading stills for a broader bar concept. Remedy 403 arrives with beer, wine, and cocktails for everyone.

Season 3 of 'Lioness' felt very real. That's a knife that cuts both ways.

Garth Brooks ended his latest multimedia partnership after just three years. What's next?

There's actually a perfectly good explanation for why Riley Green does not buy his own albums.

A complicated character was killed off of 'Lioness' during the Season 3 finale. In the end, her death was unjustified.

Ella has made music history with her song "Choosin' Texas."

Forget traditional patties. One local spot is competing with BBQ, cheddar, and dill pickle flavored popcorn.

The 36-year-old actor died of toxic effects of fentanyl, plus several other prescription drugs.

We'll raise a mug to this!

Dolly Parton's nephew and head of security is Bryan Seaver — the same person chosen to announce her death to the world.

A Kentucky political festival with Kid Rock and Dog the Bounty Hunter just got canceled. Turns out six VIP ticket sales wasn't enough to keep it going.

The Pine Valley Raceway on FM 2497 near Diboll will once again be hosting Draggin' and Pullin' In the Pines on October 16 and 17.

Community members, experienced or not, are being called upon to help frame and raise the walls of the first new Habitat for Humanity home in the Denman Heights Subdivision.

Lioness Season 3 ended with a huge twist and cliffhanger. We talked to the actor at the center of it.

We've never heard a song like this from Luke — or maybe even in country music at all — before.

The claimant chose the cash option. Find out what they actually took home.

There's some weird laws in Texas with one of the weirdest being that it's illegal to bring citrus plants into the state. There's good reason for it, though.

Here's why this performance with Guns N' Roses is different.

The country power couple will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next month.

A chance encounter between Diamond Rio's drummer and Dolly Parton turned into an unforgettable ten minutes of live music while waiting for camera equipment to cooperate.

The Senate's got two weeks to decide if we're sticking with permanent daylight saving time or falling back to standard time. Here's when the time change comes if they take no action.

If you watch sports in Texas there is no doubt that you have seen dozens of ads promoting sports gambling, even though it's technically illegal in the Lone Star State. While many of those apps are still blocked in Texas there seems to be a legal gray area in regard to prediction markets which can produce very similar-looking sports wagers...

Riley Green gets pitched plenty of songs, but most sound like they were written for Morgan Wallen instead of him.

Northwest Louisiana's deer season stretches all the way to January. That's months of hunting ahead, so start prepping your equipment today.

Miley is remembering a tender moment with her godmother, who wasn't afraid to give her some advice after watching her cry during a performance.

The 'Idol' champ has been showing off her rock side more and more, from nu-metal covers to collaborations with some of the genre's biggest names.

A freshly-reunited FGL will hit the road next year for 12 major festival stops.

'Duck Dynasty' star Bella Robertson has had a long and difficult road to parenthood...with the sweetest ending.

Two out of four dates on Luke Bryan's fall 2026 Farm Tour have now been canceled due to weather concerns.

It's filled with insider stories.

Fans are already eager for information.

Phillip Phillips may be the most underrated 'American Idol' winner ever.

There's still some good news for fans.

Moving to Texas? Discover the best counties ranked for safety, schools, cost of living, and lifestyle in this guide to family- and single-friendly living.

Some people talk about community. Heather Taylor just does it, one school event and one act of kindness at a time.