Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as remnants of Hurricane Simon pose flood threat

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as heavy rain and potential flash flooding threaten West Texas and other portions of the state. 

Rep. Mike Collins doubts Sen. Jon Ossoff's 2028 presidential denial

Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.

Dead fetus found in East Austin park
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The Austin Police Department is investigating how the remains of a fetus ended up under a tree in an East Austin park.

Man arrested for animal cruelty charges
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One dog was found dead and severely underweight, while another dog was found underweight and chained up. Police said both were living in a hot and unsanitary garage.

Midland becomes latest Texas city to end Flock camera contract amid privacy concerns

Midland has become the latest city in Texas to get rid of Flock cameras after city council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to end their contract with the company. 

'Sunshine of our family': Family remembers man killed at Six Flags

A southwest Atlanta family’s world was shattered when their 42-year-old loved one died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.

Inside NASA's plan to explore underground lunar caves that one day could shelter astronauts

NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.

Cornell University puts out new rules for parties & events
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Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at frat houses for the rest of the academic year

Texas U.S. Senate race write-in candidates
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A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate in Texas remains close. But that poll also showed there is a growing discontent with both leading candidates.

Deadly roller coaster incident in Georgia
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Police in Georgia have identified the man in a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. Investigators are trying to determine how the man fell to his death

Residents frustrated by Pearce Lane closure
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Neighbors in the Los Cielos neighborhood in Del Valle are upset because of a road closure they believe is for no apparent reason. They said it's causing commercial traffic to speed through their residential streets

FULL: APD animal cruelty arrests
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The Austin Police Department provided an update on 11 arrest warrants in connection with animal cruelty. 

ATX-ARCH: Space Poetry trailer
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Filmmaker Gustavo Bernal is inviting audiences to rethink how we live in and shape Austin through his latest documentary film "ATX-ARCH: Space Poetry". Watch the trailer for the project.

Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says

A new video uncovered by the Wall Street Journal on Monday shows Texas Attorney General and current Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partying in Dubai with two men described as U.S. fugitives.

Beyonce, Tina Knowles, Kelly Rowland celebrate Knowles-Rowland House in Houston

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston. The project transforms the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth into permanent supportive housing for people who have experienced chronic homelessness.

Six Flags closes 9 more coasters after fatal Georgia incident

Six Flags has temporarily closed nine additional roller coasters across six of its parks after one person died and four others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.