Texas deploys emergency teams as heavy rain, flash floods threaten state
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected across parts of Texas beginning on Thursday.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected across parts of Texas beginning on Thursday.
I-35 carpool program helps Kyle, Buda commuters get to Austin
Commuters in Kyle and Buda now have a new option to get to Austin.
Commuters in Kyle and Buda now have a new option to get to Austin.
3 Texas children hospitalized after being hit by car on way to school; driver arrested
Three children were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after police said they were hit by a car while walking to school in Brownsville.
Three children were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after police said they were hit by a car while walking to school in Brownsville.
Election 2026: Has the early voting surge ended?
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.
Williamson County school district VATREs
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
Good Samaritan helps woman escape alleged kidnapping
A security expert is weighing in after Round Rock police said a Good Samaritan stepped in at a gas station to rescue a woman held against her will for over 24 hours.
A security expert is weighing in after Round Rock police said a Good Samaritan stepped in at a gas station to rescue a woman held against her will for over 24 hours.
Texas man sentenced to 25 years for smuggling meth into prisons using drones
A Little Elm man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to what federal prosecutors describe as a conspiracy involving drones used to drop methamphetamine and cellphones at a Texas prison.
A Little Elm man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to what federal prosecutors describe as a conspiracy involving drones used to drop methamphetamine and cellphones at a Texas prison.
Election 2026: Proposed tax increase for some Williamson County school districts
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.
CBP officers seize $290K worth of cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stated that officers seized 49.3 pounds of alleged cocaine valued at more than $290,000 during an inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials stated that officers seized 49.3 pounds of alleged cocaine valued at more than $290,000 during an inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
Texas man who bragged about assaulting child, shared child porn in Kik group gets 18 years in prison
A Floresville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sharing child pornography in a Kik group, where he also bragged about sexually assaulting a young child.
A Floresville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sharing child pornography in a Kik group, where he also bragged about sexually assaulting a young child.
San Antonio man sentenced to 15 years in federal meth and heroin conspiracy
A San Antonio man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine.
A San Antonio man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Good Samaritan helps woman escape alleged kidnapping at Round Rock gas station
A Good Samaritan is being credited with helping a woman escape an alleged kidnapping after she desperately asked a stranger for help at a Round Rock gas station.
A Good Samaritan is being credited with helping a woman escape an alleged kidnapping after she desperately asked a stranger for help at a Round Rock gas station.
Texas ranked among the top states for finding a job
Texas ranks among the top states in the nation for finding a job, according to a new report from WalletHub.
Texas ranks among the top states in the nation for finding a job, according to a new report from WalletHub.
CBP officers seize more than $611k in cocaine hidden inside commercial truck at Texas border bridge
CBP officers at the Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville intercepted more than 45 pounds of cocaine valued at $611,000 hidden in a commercial trailer.
CBP officers at the Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville intercepted more than 45 pounds of cocaine valued at $611,000 hidden in a commercial trailer.
Texas Children’s Hospital launches detransition clinic after $10M settlement
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a settlement with the state's attorney general's office announced in May.
Texas Children's Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a settlement with the state's attorney general's office announced in May.
Human smuggling ringleader 'Monstro' gets 9 years after migrant falls from Texas border fence
A Mexican national was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $672,101 for running a human smuggling ring that severely injured a migrant.
A Mexican national was sentenced to 110 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $672,101 for running a human smuggling ring that severely injured a migrant.
Bastrop County man wanted for setting ex's house on fire 3 different times: sheriff
The search continues for a man out of Bastrop County, who’s accused of setting his ex’s house on fire three times.
The search continues for a man out of Bastrop County, who’s accused of setting his ex’s house on fire three times.
Bastrop arson victim speaks out
The search continues for a man out of Bastrop County, who’s accused of setting his ex’s house on fire three times.
The search continues for a man out of Bastrop County, who’s accused of setting his ex’s house on fire three times.
San Marcos community cheers on alum David Hamilton during World Series
San Marcos has been cheering on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton every step of the way.
San Marcos has been cheering on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton every step of the way.
Former San Marcos baseball player playing in World Series
San Marcos has been cheering on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton every step of the way.
San Marcos has been cheering on Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton every step of the way.