Small school in Texas Panhandle among finalists to win $1 million for repairs
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
Severe drought conditions in Williamson County pose fire risk
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
Texas city's namesake waterfall shut off indefinitely
Wichita Falls' namesake waterfall — or at least, the man-made version — has been running since 1987. Now, The Falls will be dry while the city works to preserve them.
Wichita Falls' namesake waterfall — or at least, the man-made version — has been running since 1987. Now, The Falls will be dry while the city works to preserve them.
Deceased bat found in Georgetown tests positive for rabies
A deceased bat found in Georgetown has tested positive for rabies.
A deceased bat found in Georgetown has tested positive for rabies.
Texas agency names sex offender as featured fugitive of October
The Houston resident has a long history of failing to comply with his sex offender registration requirements, DPS says.
The Houston resident has a long history of failing to comply with his sex offender registration requirements, DPS says.
Texas murder suspect added to Most Wanted list
The Bloods gang member carries a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The Bloods gang member carries a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
Robert Roberson: Parents' rights advocates call for granting new trial
Robert Roberson could be executed this month. He was convicted more than two decades ago for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002.
Robert Roberson could be executed this month. He was convicted more than two decades ago for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002.
Man accused of stabbing UT Austin student to death to be released from mental hospital
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Jackson County Sheriff searching for girl missing since 2022
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is helping search an area near Mexico St. and E. Cedar St. in Edna, Texas, for a girl who was reported missing in Dec. 2022.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is helping search an area near Mexico St. and E. Cedar St. in Edna, Texas, for a girl who was reported missing in Dec. 2022.
The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
SNAP benefits increase Wednesday: These are the new amounts in Texas
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
City, South Austin neighborhood discuss relocation of controversial homeless center
Tensions were high Tuesday over the possible relocation of a controversial homeless navigation center.
Tensions were high Tuesday over the possible relocation of a controversial homeless navigation center.
New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
APD launches new initiative to crack down on vehicle burglaries at city parks
Austin police are hoping a new joint initiative will help combat vehicle burglaries at city parks.
Austin police are hoping a new joint initiative will help combat vehicle burglaries at city parks.
Texas floods: Burnet residents struggle with rebuilding requirements
Nearly three months after the devastating July floods, neighbors on one street in Burnet are still fighting to get their home rebuilt.
Nearly three months after the devastating July floods, neighbors on one street in Burnet are still fighting to get their home rebuilt.
Should Austin have a tax rate increase? Prop Q on ballot this November
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.
A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.