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We illuminate our driveways, porches, parking lots, storefronts, highways, and public spaces.

On the first Friday of December, the Buddy Holly Center invites the community to participate in Lubbock's First Friday Art Trail, an event held on the first Friday of every month in venues around the city.

As snow and freezing rain blanketed normally sun-swept North Texas, residents accustomed to warmer temperatures appeared to heed warnings on what one hardware store manager called "Ice Friday," staying off nearly impassable roadways and out of a skin-stinging cold.

CBS7 Newsroom 6:18 AM D. Raj Patel's office will be closed due to weather. Members Financial Federal Credit Union will open at 10:00 AM Mobile Meals in Big Spring will be closed.

After semesters of putting it off and telling myself I wouldn't make it, I finally tried out for the Texan last fall.

A West Texas man accused of shooting and killing a Crawford man's dog has turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Last year, an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas took 15 lives, and leveled much of the town located near the plant.

Crisanto Perez, assistant San Antonio special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, poses for a photo at his office, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in San Antonio.

West Texas A&M head men's basketball coach Rick Cooper has announced his retirement effective immediately.

Motorists across much of West Texas are facing slick roadways as a winter storm has brought sleet and freezing rain to the region.

Associated Press 12/5/13 EL PASO, Texas - A West Texas woman has been extradited from Michigan on parole violation charges amid the investigation of a baby found dead in the New Mexico desert.

A German Sparkle Party is simultaneously self-explanatory in terms of what, and completely bewildering in regards to why.

Matt Rist CBS 7 News mrist@cbs7.com December 4, 2013 ODESSA-An investigation into a viral photograph of a dog with what appeared to be an untreated broken leg at Odessa Animal Control leads to a shocking discovery.

December 04, 2013 Fanafi is the worldwide owner of Splendora , a cutting edge feminine hygiene pad manufactured under the jurisdiction of the FDA , and a dynamic corporation focused on finding and filling human needs worldwide.

Madison Black, Client Case Manager with West Texas Children's Advocacy Center; Angge White, Wal-Mart Assistant Manager; and Peggy Parrott, Child Interviewer with West Texas Children's Advocacy Center, are pictured in front of Amy's Angel Tree located near the Customer Service desk at Wal-Mart.

Bryce Reed was arrested by federal agents who said he collected materials to make a pipe bomb.

The Decatur Woman's Club Tour of Homes is Sunday, Dec. 8.Holiday cheer will be kicked into high gear as visitors tour four homes and one special event venue 1 to 5 p.m. Decatur homes featured include those belonging to Joe and Cindy Berry, 1396 Briar Crossing Dr.; Sean and Angie Browning, 329 Busey Blvd.; and Coy and Milissa Harris, 1500 Briar ... (more)

Offer condolences 1945-2013 John Randall "Randy" Davenport, 68, of Friendswood passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Webster.

The totals show Texas produced crude oil at the rate of 2.7 million barrels per day during September, the highest average since federal officials began keeping monthly records in January 1981 and a 30 percent increase over September 2012, the Houston Chronicle reported.

A blast of arctic air is headed for Texas, promising at least days of subfreezing temperatures and wintry precipitation in much of northern and western Texas.