Wanted to thank him personally for the US Coast Guard saving his life.

Hospitality did not ensue. picked by tigertony 4 months ago

In a "state that prides itself on being larger than life," the recently raised speed limit to 80 mph is actually quite befitting. Many citizens are concerned that the resulting accidents, however, will be less welcome. picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

She needed to have half of her brain removed due to the fact that she suffered from a very rare illness known as Rasmussen’s encephalitis, which eats away at the brain of the person infected. picked by AfroMosHi 3 weeks ago

A Republican state lawmaker from Baytown has filed a bill that would charge parents of public school students with a misdemeanor and fine them for playing hooky from a scheduled parent-teacher conference. picked by readingitall 2 years ago

A popular North Texas waterpark is being sued by a former visitor after she says she was injured at the park on a ride that hasn't been fixed. picked by lunasol 4 months ago

The raid by Texas authorities on a reclusive polygamous sect in April has had an unexpected consequence - the launch of a new clothing line. picked by mutil8or 2 months ago

The father of a Texas girl suspended from school for taking a cell phone photo of a fellow cheerleader's bare back at home on a weekend isn't happy. Michael Bailey's 13-year-old eighth grade daughter was suspended Nov. 6 after the photo was sent to several male classmates in Alvin, south of Houston. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A young father has been convicted of badly injuring his infant daughter by putting her in a microwave in a Texas hotel room, with jurors rejecting his claim he was insane at the time. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Texas...the new Florida. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

And when it was time to hand out the team trophies, Richardson accepted the 1A team championship for Rochelle High School — by herself.

(picture not related, it wouldn't upload) picked by MeMe 4 months ago

A high school food fight in Texas ended with aggravated assault when a student says in the middle of the mayhem, he was body slammed by the Associate Principal. picked by Beeeny 3 months ago

At the bottom of the story you can click on the video to hear the chilling 911 recording...

Was he right in killing two unarmed burglars? picked by Hoosker 10 months ago

A 900-foot (and growing!) sinkhole has opened up in a Texas town, swallowing oil equipment, an 18-wheeler and everything else in its way. picked by lynxears 4 months ago

Radioactive pipe donated by an oil company is being blamed for the death of a rhino and loss of the rancher's right leg. (is a Dead Rhino on theme?) picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

A preliminary agreement has been reached between Texas and Atlanta for the Braves to receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay from the Rangers for catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, minor league shortstop Elvis Andrus and two minor league pitchers. picked by icepigs 1 year ago

Craig Ferguson (Late night TV talk show host) is trying to become an honorary citizen of every state in the Union because his application with the INS is taking so long.



And apparently, someone in Gov. Rick Perry's office has a sense of humor. picked by indisguise 1 year ago

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents seized 411 bottles of illegal hooch Thursday at Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch in Palo Pinto County. picked by mutil8or 6 months ago

James Woodward, 55, spent more time in prison than any other wrongfully convicted inmate in U.S. history who was subsequently freed by DNA testing, local media reported. picked by kissmenow 4 months ago

Catarina Gonzales knows her baby is terminally ill and that one day she'll have to let go. But it's not yet time, she and her attorneys contend in their legal clash with hospital officials who say it's best to stop Emilio's life-sustaining treatment. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Example of hundreds:

Yes sir, Warden Okay I've been hanging around this popsicle stand way too long. Before I leave, I want to tell you all. When I die, bury me deep, lay two speakers at my feet, put some headphones on my head and rock and roll me when I'm dead. I'll see you in Heaven someday. That's all Warden. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago