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As their state tries to ban some drag performances, Texans are studying ways to keep the shows — and their community — going.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke like a presidential candidate in waiting in his keynote address at North Carolina ...

The plot springs straight from a Richard Curtis film: an intrepid, single, flame-haired American abandons her high-flying ...

Yes, Drag University is a thing, and it encompasses every aspect of drag culture folks have come to love. Drag University isn’t your grandma’s pageant class — it’s a five-month immersion in drag and ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office says Justin Register had 27.7 grams of methamphetamine hidden beneath his patrol vehicle.

KERR COUNTY, Texas – Officials discussed several flood-related topics at the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court meeting on ...

Harold Alexander, a 62-year-old inmate at the Harris County Jail, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on July 10, with the cause of death yet to be determined.

Crocs is feeding your Barbie obsession with new limited-edition Barbie clogs, and these hot pink shoes are ready for '"girls ...

Records show Kerrville city manager reportedly made controversial remarks about DHS Secretary Noem amid criticism of delayed ...

An investigation is underway after a Harris County deputy was rear-ended by a stolen car near I-610 East at Kirkpatrick, the sheriff's office says.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo arrived in Paris Monday ahead of her scheduled appearance at Viva Tech 2025, according to an announcement made by Houston’s senior French diplomat.