Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.

Researchers are reporting what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.

Texas skies are hazy, and it's not just the usual clouds.

It's almost time for rodeo and it's National Chili Day. What better way to saddle up with a hearty chili dish that has been a cowboy classic for over 40 years at Molina's Cantina?

The Lone Star state is known for doing everything bigger and better, and that includes our contributions to reality TV stars across the U.S.

Attend a Lone Star College Open House at any of the 8 campus locations.

Do you have plans this Saturday? If not, Lone Star College wants to see you, either in person or virtually, at their Super Saturday event. The school is rolling out the red carpet to welcome potential students and their families. Whether you’re straight out of high school or just want to take a few classes later in life, Lone Star wants to help.

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South Korea plans to challenge a World Bank tribunal’s order to pay $216.5 million plus interest to Texas-based Lone Star Funds in their dispute over the private equity firm’s sale of Korea Exchange Bank.

Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., we’re joined by Hollywood actress and singer Haylie Duff. Duff is originally from Houston and lived in Hollywood for most of her life. But, recently she returned to the Lone Star state. We’ll find out about her big move back home and details about her latest movie. That’s Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life.

The new order has Mayor Sylvester Turner and other elected officials worried about “superspreader events,” such as “mask off” parties across the Houston-area. “We are not the dumping ground for events that will put Texans in danger and cause people to lose their lives,” Turner said. AdYet, on Sunday, Turner, along with other health and elected officials, gathered to condemn a local bar and other businesses from hosting “mask off” events. Concrete Cowboy, a bar located on Washington Avenue, is scheduled to have a “mask off” party on Wednesday, the same day the statewide mask order will end. Here is the full presser with local officials and health experts on Sunday, March 7:

Several Houston-area high school football teams, including North Shore, Ridge Point, Crosby, Fort Bend Marshall, Manvel, Katy and Clear Falls, will fit the field Friday and Saturday, looking to punch their ticket to the state’s semifinal round the following week. Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos are back where they have found a home for several years now under head coach James Williams. FB Marshall HC James Williams (@coachjameswill ) on facing @CrosbyHSCougars in 5A Quarters and the 2020 CoVid season . Fort Bend Marshall is 12-0 with 8 shutouts @KPRC2 @FortBendISD @vypehouston @Texan_Live pic.twitter.com/Wm7puuDPBW — Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) December 30, 2020During this COVID-19 season, Marshall still was able to stay healthy and get in a full regular season. Marshall takes on Crosby at 1 p.m. Friday at Turner Stadium in Humble.

HOUSTON – The Texas Declaration of Independence, photos of the first female voters in Texas and cowboy-hatted Texas Rangers and Lone Star flag designs are just some of the gems you can see on the new website for the Texas Library and Archives Foundation. In a section called The Vault, website visitors can see some stunning artifacts from Texas’ history. An online bookstore is also available to purchase books online, where part of each purchase supports the Texas Library and Archives Foundation. Researchers and users can also visit a list of free resources to find more than 750,000 archives, books, documents and photos. The online library is supported by donations and can be made in honor of a loved one, teacher or friends.

This week's slate of games started in earnest this week and they continue on Thursday night with a bevy of area games. Frisco Reedy (3-1, 2-0) vs. #9 Frisco Lone Star (1-2, 1-0)Reedy's only loss this week was to 5A DII state-ranked Frisco back in Week 2. In those wins, Heights scored 87 points and have only allowed two touchdowns. Southwest, after a 3-8 season last year, is already looking to equal that win total after a 34-point win last week over Trimble Tech. Big question: Can Carter ride the momentum from last week or can Pinkston snap a 12-game losing streak against Carter?

A trip to Taylor provides the essentials of any Lone Star diet: slow-smoked bar­becue and cold local beer. Louie Mueller BarbecueKnown as the “Cathedral of Smoke,” this spot is one of Texas' most beloved barbecue joints. Since Louie Mueller first started serving barbecue in 1949, it’s been a no-frills kind of place. The separate bars and jukeboxes tell the story of segregation in Taylor, but also how the community found common ground in great local barbecue. Davis Grocery and BarbecueCheck out this under-the-radar grocery store and barbecue stop if you’re still in the mood for a snack.

If Houstonians thought Sugar Land was a funny town name, they might reconsider after learning Rainbow and Smiley, Texas are real places on the map. From Bacon to Uncertain, Texas, here are 15 Lone Star towns with a unique name:Bacon2.5 hours northwest of DallasBigfoot45 minutes southwest of San AntonioBlessing1.5 hour southwest of HoustonCut and Shoot1 hour north of HoustonDing Dong1 hour north of AustinGun Barrel City1 hour southeast of DallasJot 'Em Down1.5 hours northeast of DallasKermit1 hour west of OdessaLoco2.5 hours northeast of LubbockMuleshoe1 hour northwest of LubbockNoodle30 minutes northwest of AbileneOatmeal1 hour northwest of AustinRainbow1.5 hours southwest of DallasSmiley1 hour southeast of San AntonioUncertain3 hours east of DallasWhat other Texas towns do you think have odd names? Let us know in the comments.

Published: May 22, 2020, 8:17 am Updated: May 22, 2020, 8:24 amHOUSTON – Texas has its share of homicide cases that have gone cold. KPRC 2 is taking a look back at both the solved and unsolved cases featured by the Texas Department of Public Safety to acknowledge the ability to solve cold cases and perhaps seek justice in cases that remain cold. Reopening the caseNine years later, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case. Naming him a killerThe original suspect, Sandoval, was arrested. It was always in the back of people’s minds.”Do you remember a murder case that you’d like us to investigate?