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Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.

Travis County joins federal lawsuit challenging Trump's proposed mail-in ballot rule

San Antonio picked for $200M plant expected to create 3,000 jobs

Police investigating deadly crash involving e-scooter on MoPac

Austin vendors rally together after Painted Tree Boutique stores shut down

Federal prosecutors take aim at violent offenders across Austin area

Texas News

Texas renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement

Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.

Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather

Cruz says 'it's no secret' he wants to be president

Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in fatal shooting

Texas getting $1B from Meta settlement. Here’s how it’ll be spent

Meet Bolt, the TSA's cutest canine for 2026

National News

Georgia farm transformed its fall maze into a Dolly Parton tribute

North Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall.

Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'

Man wanted for creepy mask threats at Philly City Hall arrested in Las Vegas

Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after alleged Philly City Hall threats

11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park

Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton: 'I will always love her’

SpaceX to build new Starship spaceport in Louisiana

Crime Coverage

Jed York prostitution-sting arrest seen on police body-camera footage

New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs.

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 3 co-defendants set for 2028 trial

Idaho judge grants Bryan Kohberger two hearings next year as admitted killer seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after alleged Philly City Hall threats

Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in fatal shooting

Globetrotting sailor nabbed in Canada over alleged child sex crimes aboard sailboat: FBI

Politics

Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.

Travis County joins federal lawsuit challenging Trump's proposed mail-in ballot rule

Cruz says 'it's no secret' he wants to be president

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

President Trump to visit Houston to honor Artemis II crew

How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits

Sports

NFL ditches the Pro Bowl game, but not the Pro Bowl name

It’s game over for the Pro Bowl. The National Football League will scrap its version of an all-star game in favor of a new way to celebrate that season’s best players at each position.