From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.
Summer cookouts noticeably more expensive due to inflation
Inflation is impacting summer cookouts- making them more expensive than before.
Texas reacts to SCOTUS blocking order to allow clinics to resume abortions
On Friday, the Supreme Court blocked a lower court's order to allow clinics to resume abortions up to six weeks into a pregnancy.
Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, in Houston awaiting transport to Austin
Armstrong is expected to be transported to the Travis County Jail where according to county records she will be held on a $3.5 million bond.
Judge grants restraining order against Ricky Martin
A judge has issued a restraining order against Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin.
Central Texas officials urging residents to be safe using fireworks this 4th of July
Several burn bans are in effect across the Central Texas area.
Lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents claims they helped him evade arrest
A Florida judge has rule that the family of Gabby Petito can sue the parents of her killer.
New details emerge about deadly human smuggling tragedy in South Texas
According to relatives of the victims, the smugglers had taken the cell phones of the 64 women, men and children they had packed in a tractor trailer.
3 dogs killed, 3 people displaced after fire at North Austin home
Jo Sanders lived in the home with her husband and granddaughter. They weren't home at the time the fire started.
Missing Austin woman found dead 4 days after disappearance; husband charged
Austin police say 40-year-old Yolanda Jaimes, who went missing June 24, has been found dead. Her husband was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, police said.
President Biden holds virtual meeting with pro-choice Democratic Governors
An AP Poll shows 22% of Americans consider women's rights or abortion rights a top priority.
Trial underway in Moscow for WNBA star Brittney Griner
The Phoenix Mercury star was arrested in Moscow in February and charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia.
Evidence shows Monkeypox is spreading within the state of Texas
Previous cases were in patients who had traveled internationally, but some new cases are people who have not traveled.
South Austin residents concerned about homeless camps in Roy G. Guerrero Park
These concerns come a year after the city reinstated the public camping ban.
New details on capture of murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong in Costa Rica
Armstrong is accused of killing cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in East Austin in May.
US announces additional $820M in aid to Ukraine, including new missile systems
The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war.
Halsey responds to fans who left Arizona concert following her speech supporting abortion
Halsey criticized fans for attacking her views on abortion rights
Elon Musk gives official reveal date for Tesla’s humanoid AI robot, ‘Optimus’
Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Man shot in downtown Austin, found in North Austin
A man is in the hospital after a shooting in downtown Austin overnight and police are wondering why he was found in North Austin.