Austin Light Rail project crosses major milestone
Austin's Light Rail project cleared a key federal review to move the project forward. The environmental review is now complete.
Austin's Light Rail project cleared a key federal review to move the project forward. The environmental review is now complete.
City of Austin sues East 6th Street bar
The city of Austin is going after a bar on East Sixth Street for allegedly being a hub of habitual criminal activity and for failing to stop it.
The city of Austin is going after a bar on East Sixth Street for allegedly being a hub of habitual criminal activity and for failing to stop it.
North Texas twins accused of killing man who forced them to strip on camera
In what appears to be a revenge plot four years in the making, police say twin brothers murdered a man who forced them to strip naked on camera during an armed robbery.
In what appears to be a revenge plot four years in the making, police say twin brothers murdered a man who forced them to strip naked on camera during an armed robbery.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Ten Commandments monument unveiled at North Texas courthouse
The crowd attending the unveiling included supporters of the move, as well as critics who showed up to support the separation of church and state.
The crowd attending the unveiling included supporters of the move, as well as critics who showed up to support the separation of church and state.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Abbott launches investigation into Medicade fraud
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Gov. Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into possible Medicade fraud. The order follows two other fraud reduction initiatives the governor recently announced.
Iran's resistance urges President Trump to act
Trump administration officials are watching developments in Iran closely after the regime promised to stop executing protesters. But, Trump said he's still not ruling out the use of military force.
Trump administration officials are watching developments in Iran closely after the regime promised to stop executing protesters. But, Trump said he's still not ruling out the use of military force.
Burnet theft and fraud ring bust
A theft ring that's been fraudulently buying trailers across Central Texas has been busted. This comes after a multi-month investigation.
A theft ring that's been fraudulently buying trailers across Central Texas has been busted. This comes after a multi-month investigation.
ICE deportation cases with Austin ties
The Trump administration has apologized for a mistake in the deportation of a college student who was trying to surprise her family in Austin for Thanksgiving. Her case comes as another Central Texas family said a loved one arrested by ICE has seemingly disappeared
The Trump administration has apologized for a mistake in the deportation of a college student who was trying to surprise her family in Austin for Thanksgiving. Her case comes as another Central Texas family said a loved one arrested by ICE has seemingly disappeared
Texas HS officer testifies in Uvalde shooting trial
A Texas DPS officer in the Homeland Security division spoke Friday in the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former officer for Uvalde CISD, where he's accused of abandoning the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
A Texas DPS officer in the Homeland Security division spoke Friday in the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former officer for Uvalde CISD, where he's accused of abandoning the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
Report: Woman dead after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida
A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.
A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.
Woman pretending to be family of Texas flood victim arrested in Florida, authorities say
A woman who is accused of impersonating the family of a Camp Mystic flood victim has been arrested in Florida.
A woman who is accused of impersonating the family of a Camp Mystic flood victim has been arrested in Florida.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Alamo Drafthouse goes mobile
The company is set to start requiring people to scan a QR code to order food or drink. The days of pen-and-paper are over at Alamo.
The company is set to start requiring people to scan a QR code to order food or drink. The days of pen-and-paper are over at Alamo.
Fight to control downtown Austin's IHOP
The future of a popular IHOP in downtown Austin is up in the air. There's a fight for the property. Three prominent local real estate names are fighting for control.
The future of a popular IHOP in downtown Austin is up in the air. There's a fight for the property. Three prominent local real estate names are fighting for control.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Texas deputies rush 18-month-old to hospital
Two deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office are being recognized for helping to save the life of an 18-month-old child.
Two deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office are being recognized for helping to save the life of an 18-month-old child.