Computer scientist Tom Tilley is known for his hacked joysticks and the world’s largest Game & Watch. His latest creation is much more humble, using things most of us can find in our home: a bunch of ...

This Fourth of July, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Lots of activities have been planned across the nation to celebrate this national ...

Maybe you've placed bets on horse or dog races. Maybe you've cheered on the piglets racing at rodeos. But have you seen how fast the state animal of Texas can run? If not, you'll get your chance this ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: the event was originally scheduled to take place on March 2, but due to inclement weather in Central Texas, the event will be postponed until March 15. What's more Texan ...

HAMBURG -- There will be no parimutuel betting on the races at Saturday's World Famous Armadillo Festival. That's just as well, because armadillos are very reluctant racers, as witnessed during last ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans line the track, the racers step out into the light, and the announcer, Swift Sparks, pumps up the crowd. “We’ve got high-performance athletes,” exclaims Sparks. “We’ve got vicious ...

Thursday marks the 187th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence, forming the Republic of Texas as a separate entity from Mexico. Many are commemorating the unofficial ...

Armadillo impressario Jim Schmidt, of New Braunfels, Texas, explained that his traveling show was educational as well as entertaining. As a case in point, after the race McCuen said, "That's the first ...