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The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang's sport mode feature has proven to be a welcomed addition to the model, and in order to give F-150 owners the same fun driving experience the system produces for the Mustang, Ford engineers are now offering sport mode on all new F-150 models. Standard across the lineup, the high-tech sport mode function delivers an engaging drive and can be found on brand-new 2015 F-150 models on sale now at Joe Myers Ford.

Due to improved handling and acceleration which can be attributed to the F-150s weight reduction, Ford engineers came up with the idea…

Avoid the summer heat this month by taking the kids to Snow Day at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, August 22. A premier event a part of TXU Energy's "Chill Out at the Houston Zoo" series, Snow Day transforms the Houston Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with snow across two large fields. Fun for all ages, this signature affair provides a morning full of excitement for the whole family and is included with your Zoo admission. If you want to cool down and enjoy some time with your children before the end of summer, this is an excellent…

Avoid the summer heat this month by taking the kids to Snow Day at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, August 22. A premier event a part of TXU Energy's "Chill Out at the Houston Zoo" series, Snow Day transforms the Houston Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with snow across two large fields. Fun for all ages, this signature affair provides a morning full of excitement for the whole family and is included with your Zoo admission. If you want to cool down and enjoy some time with your children before the end of summer, this is an excellent…

The F-150 Raptor is one vehicle that always delivers high performance. It's well-known for its off-roading capabilities, so when it came time to put the upcoming 2017 F-150 Raptor throughout durability testing, the automaker pulled out all the stops. On a special course created way out in the southwest, the pickup truck endured over 1,000 miles of testing at the hands of Ford engineers. It overcame a barrage of obstacles in the desert heat and finished strong, proving it's ready to conquer just about anything.

To test the 2017 Raptor, Ford created a 66-mile course in the…

The F-150 Raptor is one vehicle that always delivers high performance. It's well-known for its off-roading capabilities, so when it came time to put the upcoming 2017 F-150 Raptor throughout durability testing, the automaker pulled out all the stops. On a special course created way out in the southwest, the pickup truck endured over 1,000 miles of testing at the hands of Ford engineers. It overcame a barrage of obstacles in the desert heat and finished strong, proving it's ready to conquer just about anything.

To test the 2017 Raptor, Ford created a 66-mile course in the…

Ford is steadily working to develop new technology that will help make driving easier for its customers. The company's latest feature, split-view camera, which allows drivers to see obstacles heading toward the vehicle from the side, is currently being integrated on new Ford models in an effort to reduce potential accidents and make driving less stressful for everyone.

Available on the 2015 Ford Edge and 2016 Explorer, Ford's split-view camera uses wide-angle lens cameras on the grille and/or tailgate of the vehicle to provide drivers with a 180-degree view around the front or rear of the car…

Ford is steadily working to develop new technology that will help make driving easier for its customers. The company's latest feature, split-view camera, which allows drivers to see obstacles heading toward the vehicle from the side, is currently being integrated on new Ford models in an effort to reduce potential accidents and make driving less stressful for everyone.

Available on the 2015 Ford Edge and 2016 Explorer, Ford's split-view camera uses wide-angle lens cameras on the grille and/or tailgate of the vehicle to provide drivers with a 180-degree view around the front or rear of the car…

The 25th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival will bring three full days of live music and entertainment to the city of Houston from July 31 - Aug. 2. Benefiting Jazz Education Inc., a non-profit dedicated to providing uplifting education activities for students, the Jazz Festival will honor the Jazz genre and all other genres birthed from Jazz, including R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae. If you live in the Houston area and are an avid music fan, this long-held, traditional festival is one worth attending this July!

The weekend-long 25th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival will officially begin with a…

The 25th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival will bring three full days of live music and entertainment to the city of Houston from July 31 - Aug. 2. Benefiting Jazz Education Inc., a non-profit dedicated to providing uplifting education activities for students, the Jazz Festival will honor the Jazz genre and all other genres birthed from Jazz, including R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae. If you live in the Houston area and are an avid music fan, this long-held, traditional festival is one worth attending this July!

The weekend-long 25th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival will officially begin with a…

The 774-horsepower Hennessey HPE750 Supercharged Mustang GT has become the first Mustang to surpass 200 mph, clocking in at 207.9 mph. Pro driver Brian Smith was able to surpass the 200 mph mark during a test run at the Continental Tiring Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas, this past May. Footage of the feat was also captured, highlighting all of the high-powered action.

Jay Leno was on hand for the incredible run, which he has plans to feature in an upcoming episode of his web series, "Jay Leno's Garage." He watched as Smith burned rubber on the track behind…