Talarico, Hinojosa make final pushes to voters as polls show competitive Texas race

Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico rallied supporters in Dallas on Thursday as they both face tight races with the midterm election just days away. 

Deadly crash kills 3 in Bastrop
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Three people were killed after an early morning crash in Bastrop, officials said. 

Heavy rain hits the Hill Country
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Portions of the Hill Country picked up half an inch or rain or more earlier with scattered showers and storms still possible tonight. 

Election 2026: New poll, ads show tight and chaotic races in Texas

The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead.

Shane James trial: Opening arguments begin for man accused of killing 6, injuring 3 others

Opening arguments started the trial for Shane James, Jr., the man accused of murdering six people and wounding three others. His attorneys plan to use the insanity defense, arguing there were "laser masters" in his mind.

Video shows deer crashing through Texas police officer's windshield

A startling crash was captured on video after a deer unexpectedly jumped in front of a Hondo police officer’s patrol car. 

Noah Kahan's Austin stop first major concert for DKR Memorial Stadium in decades

Noah Kahan has announced his biggest global headline tour to date, and he's making a stop in Austin at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium next May. This will be DKR's first major ticketed show in decades.

Man in Halloween costume stabs 2 people at coffee shop: APD

A man is facing two felonies after allegedly stabbing two people at an E. Riverside-area coffee shop while wearing a Halloween costume Wednesday night.

El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action

El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools.

Austin weather: Scattered showers with more rain on the way

Scattered showers likely today until late afternoon. We will get a break tonight before the rain increases in coverage and intensity on Friday

Stolen truck involved in crash that left person injured

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman in connection to the theft of a truck that was involved in a crash.

Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.

Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches

Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.

Pflugerville passes SAFE policy
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Following ongoing public concern and the recent cancellation of a contract with the Flock surveillance camera system, the City of Pflugerville is taking major steps to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence, surveillance tools, and municipal data sharing.

Pflugerville City Council passes SAFE Act to regulate AI, surveillance

Following ongoing public concern and the recent cancellation of a contract with the Flock surveillance camera system, the City of Pflugerville is taking major steps to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence, surveillance tools, and municipal data sharing.