Former Austin Energy employee sends nearly $1M to fake vendors, audit says
A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.
A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.
'Seniors' may soon be 10 years younger when it comes to Texas property tax breaks
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.
Ban on drone fishing could hurt sport, Texas business owner says
Drones have been prohibited from use for fishing in Texas, drawing concerns from some involved in the industry.
Drones have been prohibited from use for fishing in Texas, drawing concerns from some involved in the industry.
Texas Rangers seeking information in 1992 Taylor murder
Texas DPS is looking for any information in connection to a 1992 cold case in Williamson County. In 1992, 81-year-old Raymond “Ray” Adolph Lightner was murdered.
Texas DPS is looking for any information in connection to a 1992 cold case in Williamson County. In 1992, 81-year-old Raymond “Ray” Adolph Lightner was murdered.
Woman arrested in connection to deadly downtown Austin shooting
A woman was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bus stop.
A woman was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bus stop.
Former U.S. Education Secretary, Houston ISD superintendent Dr. Rod Paige dies
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Person of interest in Sun City double homicide charged with attack at Georgetown Domino's
A person of interest in a double homicide at a Sun City home has been charged in connection with an attack at a Georgetown Domino's.
A person of interest in a double homicide at a Sun City home has been charged in connection with an attack at a Georgetown Domino's.
1987 Williamson County cold case: Man found dead in field
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in solving a cold case from 1987.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in solving a cold case from 1987.
Texas schools can now apply for 2026-27 school voucher program
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 9, some Texas schools can begin to register to participate in the school voucher program for next year.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 9, some Texas schools can begin to register to participate in the school voucher program for next year.
Southeast Austin apartment fire leaves $3M in damages
The Austin Fire Department is investigating a large fire that broke out at the Sage at Franklin Park apartment complex in Southeast Austin.
The Austin Fire Department is investigating a large fire that broke out at the Sage at Franklin Park apartment complex in Southeast Austin.
Violent Austin road rage incident caught on camera; suspect at large
Austin police are looking for a suspect who was seen bashing in another car’s window in a road rage incident.
Austin police are looking for a suspect who was seen bashing in another car’s window in a road rage incident.
Feds say Houston-linked ‘Operation Gatekeeper’ broke $160M A.I. chip smuggling pipeline to China
Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of Texas say a sophisticated smuggling network with ties to the Houston area illegally funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence computer chips toward China and other restricted destinations, moving at least $160 million in hardware and taking in more than $50 million in overseas payments.
Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of Texas say a sophisticated smuggling network with ties to the Houston area illegally funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence computer chips toward China and other restricted destinations, moving at least $160 million in hardware and taking in more than $50 million in overseas payments.
Round Rock police use robot during SWAT calls
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
Jordan and Sunny Shipley turn old Craddock House into ice cream, coffee shop in Burnet
It has been over a decade since Jordan Shipley played in a National Championship game with the Texas Longhorn football team. Since then, he has turned his focus to scooping ice cream and serving coffee, where his football career began.
It has been over a decade since Jordan Shipley played in a National Championship game with the Texas Longhorn football team. Since then, he has turned his focus to scooping ice cream and serving coffee, where his football career began.
30 handguns seized from truck spare tire at Texas border crossing
Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023
The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.
The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Former Harper ISD teacher had recordings from theater dressing room: sheriff
A former Harper ISD teacher has been arrested again, this time for additional videos recorded from a high school theater dressing room.
A former Harper ISD teacher has been arrested again, this time for additional videos recorded from a high school theater dressing room.
Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89
Former Texas Lt. Gov. William "Bill" Ratliff died Monday at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, according to an obituary. He was 89.
Former Texas Lt. Gov. William "Bill" Ratliff died Monday at his home in Mount Pleasant, Texas, according to an obituary. He was 89.
Mother, associate arrested in connection with missing child case in Round Rock
The mother of an eight-year-old girl who went missing over the weekend in Round Rock was arrested Sunday night. The child was safely located on Saturday.
The mother of an eight-year-old girl who went missing over the weekend in Round Rock was arrested Sunday night. The child was safely located on Saturday.