Arlington resident wins $1 million on Extreme Multiplier scratch-off ticket purchased at QuikTrip, claiming the first of four top prizes in Texas Lottery's premium $50 game with 1-in-3.75 odds.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for December 17 drawing after Monday's rollover, giving holiday players another chance at a life-changing windfall despite 1-in-292-million odds.
Don't miss critical 2025 holiday shipping deadlines: USPS packages need to ship by Dec 17, Priority Mail by Dec 18, with UPS and FedEx offering similar last-minute options for Christmas delivery.
Discover when Hanukkah 2025 begins, how Jewish families celebrate the eight-day Festival of Lights, and the profound historical significance behind this timeless tradition.
Celebrate 50 years of Arlington's Interlochen Christmas Lights in 2025, where 200 homes create a dazzling display ranked among America's best, drawing 100,000+ visitors annually.
Free DART rides on New Year's Eve for 10,500 Dallas residents courtesy of Coors Light, plus holiday schedule changes including airport connections and digital ticket options via GoPass app.
Witness an extraordinary moment as beachcomber "Padre Island Madre" documents Texas' first-ever octopus sighting at Padre Island National Seashore, surprising locals and marine experts alike.
MacKenzie Scott donates record $7.1 billion in 2025, doubling last year's giving with a no-strings-attached approach that challenges traditional billionaire philanthropy models.
Discover America's most satisfying cities to live in, as new data reveals mid-sized urban centers are winning the population race by balancing affordability with emotional connection.
Discover Texas history this holiday: Donate $100 to Save Texas History by Dec 2025 and receive exclusive Alamo map, ornament & calendar while preserving historic documents.
