Deadly crash involving scooter on MoPac
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All northbound lanes of MoPac have reopened at 45th Street after a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on a scooter.

Margaritaville at Sea to begin Galveston cruises in October 2027

Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027, becoming the port’s seventh cruise line and adding weekly Friday departures for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S.

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

A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a shooting earlier this year.

Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans

Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.

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

Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Billings, Montana shooting: Former Seattle-area family among 8 killed

A family with ties to the Seattle area has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana.

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.

West Milwaukee Panda Express employee stands on fryer while cleaning

A viral video shows a Wisconsin Panda Express employee standing on fryers. A spokesperson said it was “inconsistent" with food safety standards.

Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.

 Pflugerville covering all Flock Cameras
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The City of Pflugerville has turned off and is covering the Flock license plate reader cameras in the city, pending a potential contract renewal.

Austin Style Boutiques opens after Painted Tree closes
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Austin vendors are rallying together after Painted Tree Boutique stores abruptly shut down, leaving them without a place to sell their products.

Why a North Georgia town meant so much to Dolly Parton

North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.

Austin plans to scrap all adult sports leagues
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The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has decided to eliminate all adult indoor sports leagues for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.

New initiative to target gun-related crimes
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In the Austin area, federal prosecutors announced they're pursing around 40 cases for gun-related crimes. They said it's the latest initiative to keep violent criminals in jail and off the streets.

Trial delayed again for Florida teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise

The federal murder trial for Timothy Hudson, accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship, has been delayed for a second time to now take place on Nov. 2.

New reclaimed water system could cause traffic delays
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Next week, you'll start seeing some traffic changes on Riverside Drive by Auditorium Shores. Austin Water is installing a pipe to expand their reclaimed water program. 

Texas governor’s race: Abbott widens lead over Hinojosa in new poll

A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.