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.

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.

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.

Abbott launches investigation into Medicade fraud
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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? 

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.

Alamo Drafthouse goes mobile
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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
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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.

Texas deputies rush 18-month-old to hospital
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Two deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office are being recognized for helping to save the life of an 18-month-old child.

Amermin to recycle industrial grade metals
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An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.

Waymo continues passing stopped AISD school buses
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Parents in Austin are concerned after self-driving Waymo vehicles were caught illegally passing school buses while children were getting on and off.

APD to update policy on ICE cooperation
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The Austin Police Department will update their policies on how they co-operate with federal immigration agents. This is because there are no clear rules in place for when they encounter someone with a non-criminal warrant.

Uvalde shooting trial: Former PD sgt testifies
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A former Uvalde Police Department sergeant gave his testimony Thursday in the trial of former CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, who is accused of abandoning the victims of the Robb Elementary School massacre.