Artemis II timeline: When will rocket reach the moon? How long is the mission?

Artemis II successfully lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on April 1, the start of the crew's 10-day mission around the moon and back.

Statewide emergency alert drill in Texas
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management is conducting a statewide public emergency system drill between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (CT) on April 2, 2026.

Suspect may be connected with two house fires: APD
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The suspect in a South Austin house fire is currently in surgery after shooting himself in front of officers at the scene.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor’s detail

"Bob’s Burgers" voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire.

Launch of Artemis II
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The launch of Artemis II went off without any major issues on April 1. NASA checked off its latest milestone as it paves a path toward the moon.

Breakthrough in 'Texas Killing Fields' cold case
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The biggest breakthrough in years in one of the most notorious crimes in Texas history. Galveston County authorities announced new charged in the case of the Texas Killing Fields.

FULL: President Trump speaks on Iran war
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On Wednesday night, President Trump addressed the nation to give an update on the Iran war.

Wisconsin native journalist abducted in Baghdad after militia warning

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, a Wisconsin native, was abducted in Baghdad, raising concern from family and colleagues after years reporting in Iraq and across the Middle East.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Hays CISD bus crash: Suspect could get parole
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Those impacted by the deadly Hays CISD bus crash are speaking out again after learning the driver responsible could soon be released. Jerry Hernandez is eligible for parole later this month, just months after being sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.

Leander ISD accepting out-of-district applications
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Leander ISD is just one district that is opening up enrollment for students who don't live in the district.

Artemis II: What is the flight termination system?

NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Austin police speak on South Austin house fire
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Multiple agencies are investigating after a man set two homes belonging to family members on fire and then shot himself in South Austin.