Actor Tom Hanks and journalist Dan Rather join 2017 Texas Book Festival

Actor Tom Hanks and journalist Dan Rather join 2017 Texas Book Festival

This just in: Actor, screenwriter, director, producer and all-around good guy Tom Hanks is joining a growing cast of authors for the 2017 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas on Nov.

Brazos Bend State Park extends its closure

Brazos Bend State Park extends its closure

Brazos Bend State Park, a 5,000-acre parcel of public land managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, remains closed to  public use because of impacts from Hurricane Harvey and historic flooding.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

We care deeply about our readers and we hope you take every precaution to remain safe as the slow-moving Tropical Storm Harvey threatens our Gulf Coast with heavy winds and flood waters.

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