'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican
Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.
Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.
Thanksgiving: Huston-Tillotson fraternity delivers meals to Austin community
Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.
Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.
Huston-Tillotson Fraternity gives Thanksgiving meals
Hundreds of Austin families received a holiday helping hand on Sunday at Huston-Tillotson University. The Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted its Thanksgiving family meal drive.
Hundreds of Austin families received a holiday helping hand on Sunday at Huston-Tillotson University. The Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted its Thanksgiving family meal drive.
Concerns grows over political violence on social media
President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after a comment that has escalated concerns over political rhetoric and the link between social media and increasing political violence.
President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after a comment that has escalated concerns over political rhetoric and the link between social media and increasing political violence.
Austin weather: Marginal risk for severe storms Sunday night
Central Texas is set for a quiet, cloudier Sunday before the threat of strong to severe storms arrives late tonight and continues through Monday.
Central Texas is set for a quiet, cloudier Sunday before the threat of strong to severe storms arrives late tonight and continues through Monday.
City of Austin works to finalize designs for northern stitches in $104M I-35 rebuild
The City of Austin's cap and stitch project is intended to address challenges that have come with the area's growth, including traffic congestion, public safety and quality of life.
The City of Austin's cap and stitch project is intended to address challenges that have come with the area's growth, including traffic congestion, public safety and quality of life.
Parents disappointed after Austin ISD trustees approve closure of 10 schools
Early Friday morning, Austin ISD trustees voted on their school consolidation, something that has been the subject of controversy over the past several weeks.
Early Friday morning, Austin ISD trustees voted on their school consolidation, something that has been the subject of controversy over the past several weeks.
Austin woman's dog stolen after being attacked at carnival; police reopening case
The Austin Police Department says it is reopening the case of an Austin grandmother who was attacked, and her small dog was stolen by three men.
The Austin Police Department says it is reopening the case of an Austin grandmother who was attacked, and her small dog was stolen by three men.
Anita Byington case: Victim's cousin upset over release of convicted killer
A man who spent 30 years in prison for murder is now a multi-millionaire after the state paid him out. The victim’s cousin isn’t happy.
A man who spent 30 years in prison for murder is now a multi-millionaire after the state paid him out. The victim’s cousin isn’t happy.
Ground delay lifted at Austin airport
A ground delay has been lifted at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
A ground delay has been lifted at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Downtown Austin sinkhole: City crews begin permanent repairs to storm drain system
Austin city crews have begun permanent repairs on the broken storm drain system that caused a sinkhole downtown.
Austin city crews have begun permanent repairs on the broken storm drain system that caused a sinkhole downtown.
Whooping cough cases up 58% in Austin-Travis County compared to 2024: APH
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Austin-Travis County with more than 130 cases so far this year.
Texas fraternity wrongful death lawsuit: Parents allege hazing led to son's death
The parents of a University of Texas at Austin freshman have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over alleged hazing at a fraternity that they say drove their son into a psychological crisis that ended in his death by suicide.
The parents of a University of Texas at Austin freshman have filed a wrongful death lawsuit over alleged hazing at a fraternity that they say drove their son into a psychological crisis that ended in his death by suicide.
Austin ISD school closures: Board votes to close 10 campuses next school year
The Austin ISD school board has voted to pass the district's school closure and consolidation plan.
The Austin ISD school board has voted to pass the district's school closure and consolidation plan.
Austin City Council unanimously approves amended city budget
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote. This came after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote. This came after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
Central Texas Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving food
Hundreds of people showed up for a Thanksgiving food distribution held by the Central Texas Food Bank at Nelson Field on Thursday.
Hundreds of people showed up for a Thanksgiving food distribution held by the Central Texas Food Bank at Nelson Field on Thursday.
Austin weather: Storms coming in from west, Flood Watch in effect
It's storm day! The wait is almost over for rain, with storms expected to hit the Hill Country by mid-afternoon and rolling over Central Texas tonight.
It's storm day! The wait is almost over for rain, with storms expected to hit the Hill Country by mid-afternoon and rolling over Central Texas tonight.
Texas Islamic groups call Abbott’s actions ‘unconstitutional’ in lawsuit over ‘terrorist’ designation
Two Texas affiliates of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to block enforcement of an executive proclamation that labeled the civil rights organization a "foreign terrorist organization."
Two Texas affiliates of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to block enforcement of an executive proclamation that labeled the civil rights organization a "foreign terrorist organization."
Sinkhole forms in downtown Austin; second hole fixed, related to water leak repairs
A sinkhole has formed in downtown Austin between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street. What was believed to be another sinkhole was actually a hole related to water leak repairs, says Austin Water.
A sinkhole has formed in downtown Austin between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street. What was believed to be another sinkhole was actually a hole related to water leak repairs, says Austin Water.
Robbery suspect assaulted Home Depot employee: police
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed a North Austin Home Depot and assaulted an employee on the way out.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed a North Austin Home Depot and assaulted an employee on the way out.