Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.

Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes

Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.

Toyota recalls over 500K vehicles due to instrument panel issues

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.

Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights

Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tierra's Texas - Episode 126
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In this episode of Tierra's Texas, we check out The Well, Dirdie Birdie, Boni's and Lenoir, and Vista Brewing!

Vista Brewing: Tierra's Texas
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Vista Brewing is a 21-acre destination brewery and restaurant in Driftwood. It focuses on local bites and beverages that capture the bounty of the Texas Hill Country.

Boni's and Lenoir: Tierra's Texas
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Boni's bar next door is exactly that, a bar next door to Michelin recommended restaurant Lenior and is run by the Lenoir team. 

The Dirdie Birdie: Tierra's Texas
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Good times are in full swing at Dirdie Birdie. It's a spot with food, craft cocktails and a mini gold experience.

The Well: Tierra's Texas
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The Well recently opened its third location and you can always count on them to offer clean ingredients. Here is a look at the menu and a new location

These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says

Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection

Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.

Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town

Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town.

Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls

Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers. 

Chicago company recalls corned beef, pastrami sold nationwide

A Chicago-based company has recalled more than one-and-a-half tons of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef over Listeria fears, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.