Years after his death, author Larry McMurtry's legacy lives on in tiny Texas town
A nonprofit is working to transform the late writer's old bookstore into a museum honoring his legacy.
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Heat and lots of sunshine persists in North Texas
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Pat Green's livestreamed concert raises over $1 million for flood victims
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Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.
Finding hope and healing after Kerr County flood devastation
"One minute you've lost everything you have and the next minute you feel blessed and full of hope," said Georgia "Cooney" Wells.
Long road to recovery begins as Hill Country volunteers continue search
After 12 days, the initial adrenaline to jump into action is starting to wear off for some volunteers.
TEXSAR continues urgent underwater missions in Kerrville, battling fatigue, rain to find human remains
Search and recovery efforts continue in Kerr County, 12 days after the tragic flood that claimed more than 130 lives along the Guadalupe.
Pat Green's livestreamed concert raises over $1 million for flood victims
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How one tiny Texas town is honoring the legacy of author Larry McMurtry
Archer City is best known as the place where Larry McMurtry grew up. He was a prolific writer, penning dozens of novels in his lifetime, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show, Horseman Pass By and Terms of Endearment. He also wrote screenplays, most notably "Brokeback Mountain."
Clear skies and sunshine continue in North Texas
Thursday will be sunny with slightly warmer temperatures and highs topping out near 97 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Fire Department collects donations for Texas flood victims
The Fort Worth Fire Department is collecting donations for victims of the July 4 Central Texas flood.
Lonestar makes his last visit to CBS Texas as a service dog in training
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Hot, sunny day ahead in North Texas
Thursday will be an ideal day by the pool.
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Clear skies and sunshine continue in North Texas
Thursday will be sunny with slightly warmer temperatures and highs topping out near 97 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Heat and lots of sunshine persists in North Texas
Thursday is looking sunny with some slightly warmer temperatures.
Hot, sunny day ahead in North Texas
Thursday will be an ideal day by the pool.
Feels-like triple digits for North Texas until spotty showers Friday
Temperatures will begin to climb over the next few days, and there will be an abundance of sunshine. Dew point temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s through the rest of this week, resulting in the feels-like temperatures reaching the triple digits in the afternoons.
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Rashee Rice sentenced for multi-car crash on US-75 in Dallas
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Years after his death, author Larry McMurtry's legacy lives on in tiny Texas town
A nonprofit is working to transform the late writer's old bookstore into a museum honoring his legacy.
TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
Coke with cane sugar or corn syrup? Here's what health experts say
President Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola, which is currently sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Is one of them actually better for your health?
Rashee Rice sentenced for multi-car crash on US-75 in Dallas
The wide receiver was sentenced on Thursday in a Dallas County courtroom.
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Texas lawmakers face scrutiny over missed opportunity to improve emergency response
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Deadly flood on Guadalupe River wasn't without warning, experts say
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How much warning was there? A timeline of NWS alerts for Hill Country flooding
For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the chance of rain.
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not
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President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
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Mike Pence says "the time has come" to release the Epstein files
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Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
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Hope on Horseback: Surging demand for equine therapy fills McKinney nonprofit's waitlist
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Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
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A Dallas mail carrier died Saturday after collapsing on his mail route on the first day of summer.
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Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
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Ingram family works to clean 30-year-old shop damaged in Central Texas floods
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Immigration, tariff policies impact North Texas construction business
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North Texas restaurants facing labor shortages amid immigration crackdown; industry praises Trump's pause on raids
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Rashee Rice sentenced for multi-car crash on US-75 in Dallas
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