TEXAS

Texas Entertainment News

Entertainment in Texas runs on popular culture, the arts, media and live events, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting covers cultural happenings across the state as well as the underlying business trends driving the industry.

Poker Angle-Shoot Ends in Chopped $28,000 Pot

Poker Angle-Shoot Ends in Chopped $28,000 Pot

A livestreamed mid-stakes cash game hand at a Texas card club ended with players splitting the pot after a disputed call.

Live Poll

Should players be strictly held to honest verbal declarations at the poker table?


Film

Live Poll

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Science Fiction

Civil War Premise Goes Viral After Texas Election

Alex Garland's 2024 film about a divided America is trending as Democrats win Texas's governor's mansion and a U.S. Senate seat.

Civil War Premise Goes Viral After Texas Election

Other

Health and Wellness

Canyon Ranch Austin Opens 600-Acre Resort in Texas

The Spicwood property along Lake Travis adds a 141-room hotel, a residential community, and what the resort says is the largest spa in Texas.


Music

Hip-Hop and Rap

BigXthaPlug Plans Family Compound in Texas

The Dallas-born rapper described the project during an October 2026 podcast appearance with host Shannon Sharpe.

BigXthaPlug Plans Family Compound in Texas

Television

Television

Basin PBS Unveils New Brand Identity

The Permian Basin public media station introduces the tagline "Our Basin. Your Values." across its platforms.

Basin PBS Unveils New Brand Identity

Arts and Theater

Dance

Texas Dancers Win Top Honors at YAGP Austin

Several Texas students earned first-place finishes at the Youth America Grand Prix semifinals held in Austin from October 30 through November 1.

Texas Dancers Win Top Honors at YAGP Austin

Reporting here centers on film releases, streaming strategies, award show trends and major live event tours. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, spanning every cultural institution and creative venue in the state. Texas offers a unique stage for film production and regional festival growth that sets it apart from other markets. Production incentive programs and shifts in consumer habits remain the most consistent factors shaping the industry landscape.