Texas Monthly magazine's quadrennial "The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas" list dropped this week, and elicited the inevitable debate and hot takes about what makes smoked meat in the Lone Star State so exceptional.

Taking the top spot nationwide is Washington, D.C., for another consecutive year. Rounding out the top five cities with the best park systems are Irvine, California (No. 2); Minneapolis, Minnesota (No. 3); Cincinnati, Ohio (No. 4); and St. Paul, Minnesota (No. 5).

Amid a reduction in its global workforce, Chevron plans to lay off over 200 Midland County employees on July 15.

College football players got to see their name and likeness in a video game for the first time last year with the return of EA Sports' "College Football 25." When the game debuts its second iteration since its 11-year hiatus in July,

While Houston's unique lack of zoning may shield it from immediate impacts, surrounding counties might experience a shift in their residential landscapes. © 2025 American City Business Journals. All rights reserved.

The asp or puss caterpillar is the most common species of stinging caterpillar in the Houston area, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which says they are typically encountered from April through June.

Two country music stars will perform at Freedom Over Texas, Houston's Fourth of July celebration. Lee Brice will headline the event, while Ashley McBryde opens.

With the help of Major League Baseball, the professional softball league will stop in 10 different cities, including Round Rock, Texas.