New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
Pflugerville water crisis: Restrictions continue for residents; city gives update
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.
Pflugerville water restrictions continue
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.
Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply.
Hays CISD proposes millions in budget cuts
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Man arrested, charged after found with several guns and drugs in Austin: APD
A man was arrested after police said he had several guns and drugs in his possession.
A man was arrested after police said he had several guns and drugs in his possession.
Dash Crofts, Seals & Crofts singer known for 'Summer Breeze,' dies at 87
Darrell "Dash" Crofts, half of the soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at age 87.
Darrell "Dash" Crofts, half of the soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at age 87.
Over 40 pounds of meth seized during La Grange traffic stop: sheriff's office
Two men were arrested and charged after deputies found several pounds of suspected meth during a traffic stop near La Grange.
Two men were arrested and charged after deputies found several pounds of suspected meth during a traffic stop near La Grange.
Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread
Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.
Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.
WATCH: Dramatic dashcam footage shows moment truck slams into car in Southeast Texas
A terrifying crash caught on camera shows a truck slamming into a car that pulled out into traffic on a Southeast Texas highway. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the dashcam footage to warn drivers that failing to wait for a safe gap is a major cause of serious accidents.
A terrifying crash caught on camera shows a truck slamming into a car that pulled out into traffic on a Southeast Texas highway. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the dashcam footage to warn drivers that failing to wait for a safe gap is a major cause of serious accidents.
Suspect arrested for gunfire outside Home Depot
A man is in custody after allegedly firing an AR 15 in the parking of a Home Depot in Bastrop Wednesday afternoon. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
A man is in custody after allegedly firing an AR 15 in the parking of a Home Depot in Bastrop Wednesday afternoon. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
Hays CISD proposes $12.25M in budget cuts for upcoming school year
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Hays CISD is proposing significant budget cuts for the next school year in an effort to address record post-pandemic inflation and a student allotment increase that falls "well short."
Man charged with first-degree murder for East Austin homicide
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with an East Austin homicide from last weekend.
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with an East Austin homicide from last weekend.
Blue Bell drops new ‘brookie’ ice cream flavor
A Lone Star State favorite dessert maker has released a new ice cream flavor.
A Lone Star State favorite dessert maker has released a new ice cream flavor.
Texas hemp shop sues to block new 'Total THC' rules set for March 31
A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.
A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.
1990 'Lover's Lane' cold case: Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
Texas Army reservist says wife detained after immigration check-in in Houston while asylum case was pending
A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.
A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.
Southwest Airlines celebrates opening of new crew base at Austin's airport
Southwest Airlines and Austin city leaders gathered Wednesday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to celebrate the opening of the airline’s new crew base, marking a major milestone for both the company and the city.
Southwest Airlines and Austin city leaders gathered Wednesday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to celebrate the opening of the airline’s new crew base, marking a major milestone for both the company and the city.
Austin, San Antonio community steps up to support TSA workers
As the partial government shutdown continues to impact air travel, businesses and the Austin and San Antonio airports are stepping up to support TSA workers.
As the partial government shutdown continues to impact air travel, businesses and the Austin and San Antonio airports are stepping up to support TSA workers.