Arts and Culture

Hemp farmers and sellers face a federal ban set to take effect in December. Under the new measure, businesses will no longer be allowed to sell hemp products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC. A former Ballet Lubbock leader is set to start with Texas Ballet Theater in January. KERA’s Marcheta Fornoff reports on Nicholas Dragga's career. Diesel prices reached a new record high yesterday.

The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued.

Texas Tech University started its first day of school on Monday, announcing a record-breaking enrollment of over 45,000 students. Our Charley Maranville reports that the number of first-year students has increased by more than 39% since 2024. A federal judge has once again struck down a Texas law aimed at restricting drag performances. The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez says U.S. District Judge David Hittner found the law so broad and vague that it violates the First Amendment.

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Just a stone's throw away from Leftwich Park, a colorful collection of rocks offers a space for neighbors to connect, participate, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The 2025 study from Social Connection in America found that 63% of participants reported never taking action with their neighbors. Here in Lubbock, our Riley Wilson reports on a little rock library intended to spark community engagement and appreciation of nature.

A top Motion Picture Association executive explains why MPA just added two Austin festivals to its list of industry partners.

From Selena’s final performance to a homecoming for the Red Headed Stranger, these are our picks for the Lone Star State’s musical milestones. What are yours?

The brothers and their parents were taken into federal custody earlier this year during a required immigration check-in. The story caught the ear of a country music icon.

Monster trucks are one of the fastest growing segments in family entertainment. And unlike other American motorsports, the shows are geared to small children.