These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
'Armed and dangerous' New Braunfels shooting suspect in custody: police
An 'armed and dangerous' shooting suspect is now in police custody according to New Braunfels officials.
An 'armed and dangerous' shooting suspect is now in police custody according to New Braunfels officials.
Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Last known footage of missing Texas teen Camila Olmos
A passing driver traveling on Wildhorse Pkwy that morning captured footage believed to show Camila walking northbound on Wildhorse Pkwy around 7:00 a.m., between Shetland Wind and Caspian Spring.
A passing driver traveling on Wildhorse Pkwy that morning captured footage believed to show Camila walking northbound on Wildhorse Pkwy around 7:00 a.m., between Shetland Wind and Caspian Spring.
2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Austin Police Patrol K9 dies less than two weeks before scheduled retirement
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
Austin cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 30
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
Gov. Abbott appointee Eddy Betancourt killed in McAllen shooting; police search for suspect
Police are searching for Reynaldo Mata-Rios in connection with the Dec. 27 shooting death of prominent businessman Eddy Betancourt.
Police are searching for Reynaldo Mata-Rios in connection with the Dec. 27 shooting death of prominent businessman Eddy Betancourt.
Kyle Police seize drugs, arrest 4 after multiple traffic stops over holiday weekend
The Kyle Police Department says four people were arrested, and drugs seized, after multiple traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.
The Kyle Police Department says four people were arrested, and drugs seized, after multiple traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Austin New Year's fireworks: How and where to watch
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.
Texas man arrested, accused of funding, supplying bomb materials to ISIS
A 21-year-old Texas man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly delivering bomb-making components and cash to undercover agents he believed were members of the terrorist organization.
A 21-year-old Texas man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly delivering bomb-making components and cash to undercover agents he believed were members of the terrorist organization.
Texas officials warn of DWI dangers around holidays
Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.
Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.
Search continues for missing San Antonio teen
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a missing teen that vanished on Christmas Eve. They believe she might be in danger.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a missing teen that vanished on Christmas Eve. They believe she might be in danger.
Rabid fox found in Hays County; authorities looking for dog seen near it
A fox found dead last week in Hays County has tested positive for rabies and authorities are searching for a dog seen near it.
A fox found dead last week in Hays County has tested positive for rabies and authorities are searching for a dog seen near it.
Burn ban issued for Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks
A burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks due to fluctuating temperatures and freeze-cured grass.
A burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Travis County ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks due to fluctuating temperatures and freeze-cured grass.
South Austin homicide victim identified, suspect still at large: APD
Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.
Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.
Governor Abbott announces historic $1.4 billion investment for rural Texas hospitals
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
City of Austin to cut $5.2M from social services contracts
The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.
The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.
Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos believed to be 'in imminent danger,' Texas sheriff says
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."