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71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison

A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.

FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores

2026 NBA Finals: Knicks' record-breaking comeback seals Game 4 win, 3-1 series lead vs. Spurs

Austin Light Rail Project forces relocation of women's sports bar

Austin police release body cam footage, 911 call audio from in-custody death

Juvenile shoots 12-year-old girls with 'gel-blaster' rounds in Leander: police

Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.

102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year

Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison

71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison

Crime Coverage

Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement

A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.

Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges

71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison

Austin police release body cam footage, 911 call audio from in-custody death

Juvenile shoots 12-year-old girls with 'gel-blaster' rounds in Leander: police

National News

Pentagon orders shelter-in-place for some areas after air quality issue triggers hazmat response

A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning after air‑quality sensors detected an issue inside the building.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes

Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says

Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims

FIFA World Cup

World Cup: How do you pronounce that player's name?

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.

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FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores

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FIFA World Cup: Austin FC Soccer Celebration

June 11, 2026 9:09am CDT

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Thursday, June 11

June 11, 2026 5:56am CDT

TV technology transforming World Cup viewing

June 10, 2026 1:25pm CDT

World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive

June 10, 2026 11:54am CDT

Good Day Austin

What to see and do in Lampasas: Austin Travels

Looking for a quick getaway? Pam LeBlanc has a spot that's not too far from Austin with lots to do.

Live music recommendations in Austin from Sun Radio

Food allergies: New childhood guidelines

New travel rule for passengers with disabilities

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month

Packing for international travel: High-Tech Texan

Politics

How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details

ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.