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DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Mark “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield, a well-known Dallas Cowboys superfan and philanthropist who dedicated years to bringing comfort to hospitalized children, has died unexpectedly, according to a news release issued Tuesday. Shenefield was the founder of the Tattoo Mark Foundation, an organization focused on raising funds, collecting teddy bears and delivering them to sick children in hospitals.

RUSK, Texas (TXAN 24) — Questions about accountability and leadership are mounting in Rusk as residents raise concerns about the interim city manager, the council’s oversight efforts and an upcoming special meeting scheduled to address personnel matters.

DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Parenting in an increasingly digital world presents new challenges for families, from helping children manage their emotions to preparing them to navigate adversity independently. In an interview with TXAN 24 News, Donovan Bridgeforth spoke with Deana Thayer, a parenting specialist at Focus on the Family, about practical strategies parents can use to raise emotionally resilient children.

21 minutes ago 1 min read Photo credit: National Weather Service FORT WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) — Texans could see a significant change in weather this week as a cold front moves across the state, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for strong storms in some areas. Forecast concerns include gusty winds, large hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes, particularly across parts of the Texas Panhandle.

Photo from Culturalyst Dallas' website DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) — Dallas artists, arts organizations and residents have a new online resource designed to make the city’s cultural scene easier to navigate. TACA and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture have launched Culturalyst Dallas, a free digital platform intended to bring arts-related opportunities into one central location.

DALLAS, Texas (TXAN 24) - The 2016 clown panic became a nationwide phenomenon fueled by unsettling sightings, viral social media posts and growing public fear. Nearly a decade later, filmmaker Ed Perkins is revisiting the events in a documentary that examines not only what happened, but what the panic revealed about American society.

AUSTIN, Texas (TXAN 24) — Texas has experienced a significant shift in its supply of lower-priced owner-occupied homes, with the share valued below $200,000 falling nearly 24 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. According to an analysis by Underwood Lawfirm of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data, Texas ranked 15th among states for the largest percentage-point decline in homes below that threshold.

HOUSTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — Texas recorded 1,886 fatal crashes involving large trucks on interstate highways from 2020 through 2024, the highest total nationally, according to research by Houston-based DeHoyos Accident Attorneys. The state averaged 377.2 fatal crashes annually and ranked ninth among Southern states when adjusted for population, with 1.21 fatal crashes per 100,000 residents. That rate is approximately 41% higher than the study’s national average of 0.857.

Photo credit Houston Cougar MANHATTAN, Kansas (TXAN 24) — The No. 22 Houston Cougars earned a 35-16 road victory over Kansas State on Saturday, powered by a record-tying performance from tight end Patrick Overmyer. The Houston junior caught four touchdown passes from senior quarterback Conner Weigman, tying the NCAA record for touchdown receptions by a tight end in a game. Overmyer finished with eight catches for 83 yards.

1 minute ago 1 min read HOUSTON, Texas (TXAN 24) — Houston football fans face some of the NFL’s more challenging game-day traffic conditions, according to new research comparing congestion around all 32 league stadiums. NRG Stadium recorded a Traffic Score of 57.9, placing it 11th in the study by Betpack. The research used TomTom Move data to evaluate congestion, average vehicle speeds and travel time within a one-kilometer radius of each stadium.