Unseasonably hot Labor Day weekend brings triple-digit heat and scattered showers to Central Texas

Unseasonably hot weather continues to hold its grip on Central Texas this Labor Day weekend, though scattered afternoon showers may offer brief, localized relief from the high temperatures.

Investigation questions Ken Paxton's financial disclosures in U.S. Senate race

The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found what ethics experts call significant errors and omissions in Ken Paxton’s federal financial disclosures.

Texas education board approves controversial school curriculum changes

The State Board of Education gave final approval to changes to Texas' high school social studies curriculum. The changes involve how students will learn about Islam and Christianity.

Man found dead in Houston after allegedly shooting 3 in multi-city spree

A man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly shooting three people in three different cities across the Houston area on Friday, authorities say.

Texas vs Texas State: Block party in San Marcos

The Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats kick off their 2026 seasons with a Gridiron Battle at DRK Stadium. The San Marcos square is being closed off for a block party.

Christopher Trevino murder: Man gets 40 years for killing teen protecting his sister

A man will serve decades in prison for a murder he committed when he was just 15. He was convicted of shooting and killing a college student who was protecting his sister outside their Kyle home days before Christmas in 2020.

Bastrop Complex Fire happened 15 years ago
video

Sept. 4, marks 15 years since the Bastrop County Complex Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Texas history. It changed the way Central Texas prepares for wildfires.

Fake Dallas GOP convention website sends people to Epstein files

A website that claimed to be associated with the Republican Party’s midterm convention happening in Dallas next week was taken offline Friday.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Labor Day weekend

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer

Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year.

College Football Week 1: Texas schools begin 2026 season with huge expectations

Labor Day weekend brings the beginning of the 2026 college football season, and several Texas universities with big expectations are set to kick off their seasons.

A look at Dallas the last time it hosted a GOP National Convention

Dallas will host the first ever Republican Midterm Convention on Sept. 9-10, but it isn't the first time the city has welcomed Republicans from across the United States.