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The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is here, and will peak with nearly perfect viewing conditions. Find out the best times to catch the annual sky show around Texarkana.

East Texas has produced Grammy winners, NFL stars, actors and entertainers. See which famous names got their start in the Piney Woods.

A proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake has been withdrawn after Governor Greg Abbott said it failed to meet Texas standards for communities and infrastructure.

Catch the excitement of the dog shows happening in Longview, a Pokemon league event in Athens, monster trucks in Quitman, and more this weekend.

It could be a dream, or a nightmare, to bring in an instant million dollars, or more, with these 11 Texas Lottery scratch offs.

Smith County deputies will increase speed enforcement on I-20 and Toll 49 as part of TxDOT's Operation Slow Down safety campaign.

These seven crystal-clear Texas lakes offer incredible swimming, boating, fishing, and breathtaking scenery across the Lone Star State.

New pool facility opening in Longview, cycling in Paris, Christmas shopping in July, a comic convention, and more happening in East Texas this weekend.

Texas families can save money on clothing, backpacks, and school supplies during the 2026 Tax-Free Weekend before students return to class.

Summer break is winding down. Here's when students across East Texas head back to school this August.