May has been unusually bad for allergies in the Austin area. You are not alone if you've had puffy, itchy, watery eyes; a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

EAGLE MOUNTAIN — In a move aimed at removing barriers between secondary and postsecondary education, the new Lake Mountain School District last week approved the acquisition of a 100-acre site in ...

The 2026 allergy season could be worse this year for those with seasonal allergies and allergic diseases due to a record warm start to spring.

If you’re already thinking about your next quick getaway from Charlotte, consider heading west to North Carolina’s “Land of Waterfalls,” a region that more than earns the nickname. Tucked into ...

No matter how many times I visit Transylvania County, I’m reminded just how much beauty is tucked around every bend. This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic ...

When you build a football stadium right next to a mountain, people are probably going to climb it to avoid buying tickets to a show. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) opened the Sun Bowl in ...

Texas Tech basketball aims to recover from the Alabama loss in March Madness 2026. The Red Raiders took a big step Sunday in addressing the second round defeat: By landing an All-Mountain West ...

CEDAR CITY – Cedar City is getting some global recognition for what's happening on the outskirts of town, with many in the mountain bike community now turning their heads toward Festival City. Earlier ...

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a bill to improve camp safety throughout Alabama in honor of Sarah Marsh, an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, who was among the 27 killed in summer floods ...