Whooping cough cases soar in Texas, quadrupling last year's count
Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.
Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.
Texas Bass Pro Shop fight: Brawl breaks out at grand opening
A dispute over a restroom line at a Bass Pro Shops store in Odessa escalated into a multi-person brawl Saturday afternoon, authorities said. It was the grand opening weekend for the new store.
A dispute over a restroom line at a Bass Pro Shops store in Odessa escalated into a multi-person brawl Saturday afternoon, authorities said. It was the grand opening weekend for the new store.
Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Wildfire danger remains high in Texas
Even though it’s November, fire danger in Texas remains a concern. Despite the more fall-like weather, fire danger in Texas isn’t cooling off.
Even though it’s November, fire danger in Texas remains a concern. Despite the more fall-like weather, fire danger in Texas isn’t cooling off.
Over a quarter million people moved to Texas in the last year. Here's where they are now
A new study has revealed that 265,112 people have moved to Texas in the past year from out of state.
A new study has revealed that 265,112 people have moved to Texas in the past year from out of state.
New Texas laws aimed at stopping squatters, speeding up eviction process
Texas homeowners now have more power to protect their properties. Two laws now in effect are aimed at stopping squatters and speeding up the eviction process.
Texas homeowners now have more power to protect their properties. Two laws now in effect are aimed at stopping squatters and speeding up the eviction process.
Vandegrift HS band trailer struck by train in San Antonio
A tractor trailer carrying equipment for the Vandegrift High School marching band was struck by a train in San Antonio on Monday afternoon. The Viper band is still set to perform tonight in the UIL State Competition.
A tractor trailer carrying equipment for the Vandegrift High School marching band was struck by a train in San Antonio on Monday afternoon. The Viper band is still set to perform tonight in the UIL State Competition.
2 dogs, car stolen from Windsor Hills neighborhood
Two dogs and a car were stolen from an Austin man. It happened two weeks ago and on Monday investigators said leads are starting to go cold.
Two dogs and a car were stolen from an Austin man. It happened two weeks ago and on Monday investigators said leads are starting to go cold.
Great Hills neighborhood resident has home broken into more than once
Austin police are looking for two people involved in several home burglaries. Homeowners are now coming together to try to catch these people who have taken their valuable things.
Austin police are looking for two people involved in several home burglaries. Homeowners are now coming together to try to catch these people who have taken their valuable things.
San Marcos man gets life in prison for sexually abusing a child for years: DA
A San Marcos man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing a child for years, starting when they were five years old.
A San Marcos man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing a child for years, starting when they were five years old.
Kyle man accused of sexually assaulting high school-aged girls he met through social media
A Kyle man is in custody after a yearlong investigation. The Hays County Sheriff's Office says he sexually assaulted high school-aged girls he met through social media.
A Kyle man is in custody after a yearlong investigation. The Hays County Sheriff's Office says he sexually assaulted high school-aged girls he met through social media.
Austin airport lifts ground delay; travelers voice frustrations
Airports were already dealing with staffing shortages before the government shutdown. Now, after more than a month without pay, workers are stretched thin.
Airports were already dealing with staffing shortages before the government shutdown. Now, after more than a month without pay, workers are stretched thin.
San Marcos shootings: Police investigating 4 separate incidents
San Marcos police are investigating four separate shooting incidents following a violent weekend. At least one person was killed and three others are known to be injured.
San Marcos police are investigating four separate shooting incidents following a violent weekend. At least one person was killed and three others are known to be injured.
Alabama father, son arrested in Texas attempting to smuggle guns into Mexico
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
These cities rank as the best places for veterans in 2025, analysis shows
After devoting their time to serving our nation, many veterans look for a place to settle down and these cities offer quality options to fit their needs, according to a new report.
After devoting their time to serving our nation, many veterans look for a place to settle down and these cities offer quality options to fit their needs, according to a new report.
Williamson County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Williamson County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Williamson County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Hays County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Hays County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Hays County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett considers bid for U.S. Senate
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Travis County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Travis County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Travis County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Round Rock police seize narcotics, firearms, hundreds of ammo rounds, multiple sets of body armor
A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of narcotics, a firearm, hundreds of rounds of ammo and multiple sets of body armor, says Round Rock police.
A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a convicted felon and the seizure of narcotics, a firearm, hundreds of rounds of ammo and multiple sets of body armor, says Round Rock police.