ICE sued over 'inhumane treatment' at West Texas detention facility
Legal and civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement over conditions at an El Paso immigrant detention facility.
Legal and civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement over conditions at an El Paso immigrant detention facility.
Three dead, one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley
Three climbers from a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak.
Three climbers from a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak.
Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories
Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.
Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.
NASA funds Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace to deliver drones to lunar South Pole
NASA’s plans to establish a permanent base on the moon are getting a boost from Central Texas.
NASA’s plans to establish a permanent base on the moon are getting a boost from Central Texas.
Roxanne Paltauf disappearance: Family renews push for answers after nearly 20 years
It’s been nearly 20 years since Roxanne Paltauf disappeared in Austin. Now, as the anniversary approaches, her family is hoping to generate new leads in a case that remains unsolved.
It’s been nearly 20 years since Roxanne Paltauf disappeared in Austin. Now, as the anniversary approaches, her family is hoping to generate new leads in a case that remains unsolved.
Deputies looking for suspects seen damaging storage units in Kyle
Deputies are asking for help identifying the suspects in connection with a criminal mischief case.
Deputies are asking for help identifying the suspects in connection with a criminal mischief case.
Austin traffic: William Cannon Drive bridge over I-35 to shut down due to construction
Starting on Friday, May 29, at 10 p.m., the bridge over I-35 at William Cannon Drive will be shutdown in both directions. The bridge is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 1 at 5 a.m.
Starting on Friday, May 29, at 10 p.m., the bridge over I-35 at William Cannon Drive will be shutdown in both directions. The bridge is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 1 at 5 a.m.
New Texas Game Wardens, State Police graduate at Texas Capitol
The newest group of Texas Game Wardens and State Police officers graduated at the Texas Capitol on Friday.
The newest group of Texas Game Wardens and State Police officers graduated at the Texas Capitol on Friday.
Manor food pantry expands
An organization that has provided food and resources to hundreds of families in Austin is now expanding into Manor. The African-American Youth Harvest Foundation is opening a new resource center, with food pantry service set to start next month.
An organization that has provided food and resources to hundreds of families in Austin is now expanding into Manor. The African-American Youth Harvest Foundation is opening a new resource center, with food pantry service set to start next month.
1997 Texas cold case solved after DNA testing leads to arrest in Midland sexual assault
Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man for a 1997 Texas kidnapping and sexual assault after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy cracked the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man for a 1997 Texas kidnapping and sexual assault after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy cracked the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Texas can enforce controversial immigration law, US appeals court decides
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Court order makes Discord add temporary child protections in Texas
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers
Southwest has updated its extra-seat policy for plus-size travelers. Here's what to know.
Southwest has updated its extra-seat policy for plus-size travelers. Here's what to know.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
CapMetro bus driver assaulted by passenger in North Austin: affidavit
A man was arrested and charged after assaulting a CapMetro bus driver in North Austin this month.
A man was arrested and charged after assaulting a CapMetro bus driver in North Austin this month.