Sugar Land memorial to honor 95 convict laborers whose remains were unearthed in 2018

Fort Bend County Historical Commission and Fort Bend ISD are hosting a dedication of the historical marker on Juneteenth. SUGAR LAND, Texas — The lives of 95 convict laborers forced to work on Fort Bend County plantations after the Civil War will be forever memorialized historical marker telling their story.  Their remains, dubbed the “Sugar … Read more

Shaboozey, BigXthaPlug music video shoot halts Dallas traffic during rush hour

The two artists shut down Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for a few minutes on Tuesday afternoon. DALLAS — Think Dallas traffic is bad?  Drivers on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge got a harsh reminder Tuesday around 5 p.m., when traffic came to a standstill — all for a music video shoot. According to Dallas police, … Read more

Texas releases new STAAR scores | Here’s how to check the results

Statewide data shows recovery in reading and language arts, growth in math and science. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Education Agency released the Spring 2025 STAAR results for grades 3 through 8 on Tuesday, highlighting a strong rebound in reading and language arts scores as well as improvements in other subjects. The assessments covered reading … Read more