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Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

The country music icon was supposed to appear at Dollywood in person, but her doctor told her not to travel amid ongoing health issues. She joined the event virtually.

Tyler Hubbard co-wrote a No. 1 hit for Jason Aldean and says hearing it on the radio still never gets old.

Some people show up for their community in quiet ways. Chris Johnson shows up with fundraisers, donations, and a whole lot of heart.

Trisha Yearwood says she and Garth Brooks still annoy each other after nearly 21 years of marriage, and she seems totally fine with that.

Texas hunters and anglers can purchase 2026-27 licenses beginning this Saturday, Aug. 15, with paper and digital options available.

Carnival Cruise Line reminds guests that packing for a cruise is not like packing for the beach. There are many items that seem perfectly safe that you can't bring on board a ship.

Winona ISD is starting the school year with fewer bus drivers, and Superintendent Justin Cowart is stepping in to help keep students moving safely.

A Nacogdoches photographer is honoring her late son by giving a deserving senior guy a full photo package and a $1,000 scholarship this year.

Splash Kingdom Timber Falls in Nacogdoches is wrapping up the season soon, and after September 13th, the park won't reopen until 2027.

North Carolina native Jayson Reed has been charged with four counts of second-degree assault, nearly a month after he allegedly urinated on a family at a Morgan Wallen show.

Health — especially mental health — is the most-cited reason for why artists are taking time off the road in 2026.

Alan Jackson and Randy Travis were very different people, but did that prevent them from enjoying each other's company?

To understand what happened to the Band Perry, it's important to go back to the beginning.

During a beleaguered year for ticket sales, Garth Brooks' Blame it All On My Roots Tour is booming. Can other country artists replicate his strategy?

Carly Pearce says her heart condition is finally stable, and she's back to running paces she hasn't hit since her 2023 diagnosis.

Construction on the new North Street Marshalls started in June, and the pace since then suggests the late September target date is within reach.

Cledus T. Judd's new song is called "Meet Her (Tribute to Ella)" and it's one man's plea to meet the "Be Her" singer.

LeVox called out Blake Shelton as one of the worst golfers in country music, then nearly threw Jason Aldean under the bus before walking it back.

Luke Combs 2027 tour will be small and mighty. See all dates on the extended My Kinda Saturday Nights Tour.

Texas beachgoers are sharing unpleasant stories about “sea lice” in the Gulf. Here's what they really are and what causes the itchy rash.

Roberson's attorneys are pointing to a recent Georgia ruling as they seek another opportunity to challenge the evidence in his case.

Country stars have started to reach out to Colt Ford after his tour bus crashed this week.

Original the Band Perry member Neil Perry says he was "terminated" from the group, indicating he did not support his brother-in-law joining.

Jack Backers College Bookstore near the SFA campus is getting a serious facelift, and the transformation is already turning heads on East College Street.

Here's a refresher on the rules of passing a school bus, along with why people illegally drive past a school bus in the first place

A new Community Rockstar gets named every Friday, and it could be someone you know, or someone you nominated.

Kenny Chesney thought he knew how his new album, 'Silver Sands Marina,' was going to end. Then he heard a song that changed everything.

The Rock's first country song is a surprisingly tender ballad called "Your Dad."

Could Carly Pearce be planning on getting engaged sometime soon?

Governor Greg Abbott says more data center companies are agreeing to Texas standards requiring them to pay their own way and protect state resources.

A $200 million solar farm is being planned on 2,000 rural acres in Marion County, bringing jobs and more electricity to East Texas.

Powerball game officials have upped tonight estimated Powerball jackpot to over $1 billion. Here's why.

Jacksonville Texas locals share their favorite restaurants, from barbecue to burgers and Mexican food.

Two East Texas arrests are raising another important reminder about keeping children safe online.

A high school football player unknowingly put on a helmet hiding a venomous cottonmouth before practice, leading to a shocking discovery.