Armed Services YMCA held Healthy Kids Day in Harker Heights providing free school supplies and children’s health resources before the school year.

Sippin' Social in Sherman held a 'Sunshine Tea' fundraiser to support the family of former Tom Bean student Makynna Tumlinson.

The Electrek American Solar Challenge stopped at Summit Environmental Elementary School in French Island for repairs during its 1,500-mile drive to Amarillo, ending Aug. 1.

A new Kemp's Ridley sea turtle nest on South Padre Island adds to a record-breaking Texas Gulf Coast nesting season.

Texas Exes plan a send-off event for University of Texas students.

Community leaders in Austin held a Diwali celebration at the Texas Governor’s Mansion attended by Indian Consul General Anupam Ray and Gov. Greg Abbott.

Children at an event at the Fox Cancer Center in Austin explored construction-related “mighty machines.”

Splash Cove, a floating obstacle course at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, opened July 21 with passes available and safety supervision including lifeguards.

Calvert Collins-Bratton was named CEO of Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park.

Lubbock County’s LEPC seeks donations for a Support Our First Responders bottled-water campaign with a deadline of July 31.

Dillas Quesadillas will give away more than $100,000 in free meals to teachers across its 11 locations starting next week.

The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo runs this Saturday to honor founder Cleo Hearn and feature events like bull riding and steer wrestling.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced $114 million in Texas housing tax credits to fund 70 affordable rental property developments.

Farmers in Fulton and Montgomery Counties will host the free self-guided Farm To Table Tour on July 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lajitas, Texas is profiled for its quirky history, including goat mayors and colorful local lore.

An opinion piece argues a Biden-era HHS rule on fostering LGBTQ+ placement for children with gender dysphoria should be rejected.

STAR Transit will hold Rider Appreciation Week from July 27 through August 1 as part of a customer-focused event.

The Mexican General Consulate in El Paso will offer free legal aid and immigration guidance next week.

Fort Hood hosted its annual Christmas in July event for more than 200 children and military families, featuring Santa, crafts, games, and toy giveaways.

Circuit of the Americas will add a Thursday event, Grand PrixView Thursday, expanding access to the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin.

The Salvation Army of Abilene launched its Stuff the Bus school supply drive with Walmart as it collects items through Aug. 21.

Lowell Folk Festival’s 39th edition is set to fill downtown Lowell with music and cultural acts this weekend.

The Sacred Harp Convention will be held Aug. 8-9 at the Henderson Civic Center with free singing sessions and provided dinner and snacks.

The Texas Wildlife Association will host the Texas Big Game Awards Celebration July 31 in Lufkin with music, dinner, raffles, and an awards ceremony.

Fort Hood’s III Armored Corps will bring an Army training roadshow to Dallas-Fort Worth high school stadiums July 27-31.

A gala raised $1.5 million to support the Foundation’s mission for its local programs.

A Teague family is raising funds to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for two siblings with cerebral palsy.

Thirty beluga whales being relocated from the closed Marineland Canada facility are headed to aquariums including Shedd Aquarium and SeaWorld San Antonio.

Activists in West Arlington display messages on bridge panels targeting police surveillance technology such as Flock cameras and ALPR.

Granite Shoals volunteers restored the Lake LBJ sandbar into a concert-ready venue after flooding left it overgrown and muddy.

North Texas mosques held open-house events to counter anti-Muslim incidents and misinformation by welcoming visitors for tours and Q&A.

La Vega ISD hosted a Back-to-School Bash and distributed 2,500 free backpacks and supplies to families in the district.

First responders across the Brazos Valley raised funds for Special Olympics at an annual event running through Thursday.

The Salvation Army in Bryan-College Station welcomed Major David Swyers and will hold a “Behind the Shield” meet-and-greet Thursday.

Arch Manning and teammates surprised newborns and NICU families at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin.

Multiple states, including Texas, announced back-to-school sales tax holidays for 2026 with varying dates and qualifying items.

Fort Hood’s Santa’s Workshop will hold a “Christmas in July” event to give free toys and books to military families.

Abilene’s Battle of the Badges Kickball Tournament will pit first responders in games to raise money for local first responders.

An Austin author argues against cutting homelessness programs and warns proposed policies could increase homelessness and incarceration.

Rescuers in east of Waco found 11 abandoned dogs suffering from heat and injuries, with two still missing.

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History will release 500 monarch butterflies July 25 and supports its free military-admission program.

Lubbock Public Health is asking residents to complete a survey to improve youth substance-use prevention and mental health programs.

Tyler residents comment on which restaurants should replace the closed Wendy's on Loop 323.

KCEN and partners are collecting Central Texas school supplies for teachers at donation sites in Temple and Waco on July 30.

National Day of the Cowboy returns to College Station with cowboy-themed activities at Cowboy Fellowship of Aggieland on July 25.

Midland Fire honored firefighter Martin Nunez as he retired after years of service to the department and community.

The Shoal Creek Water Festival returns July 25 at Wildcat Park Pavilion in Wildcat Park, with activities running 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Burkburnett celebrates Parks and Recreation Day and highlights local parks, amenities, and plans for upgrades like a dog park.

Big River Get Down, a three-day Hamilton music festival featuring The Revivalists and other acts, runs July 23-25 with a new album debut.

Residents and some MAGA voters report steep electric and water bills and rising living costs, prompting protests over proposed utility rate increases.

A Cody, Wyoming community rallied after a 7-year-old’s party was canceled by all invited kids.

Paddleboarders on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake rescued a raccoon they believed was drowning, then released it after landing.