More than 19 million Texans are registered to vote ahead of midterm election
More than 19 million Texans are registered to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
More than 19 million Texans are registered to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Paxton, Talarico tied in Texas Senate race: FOX News poll
The hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is even, according to a FOX News poll.
The hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is even, according to a FOX News poll.
JJ Watt replaces Tony Romo as lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports under multi-year deal
JJ Watt has signed a multi-year deal as the lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports alongside Jim Nantz after Tony Romo and the network mutually agreed to part ways.
JJ Watt has signed a multi-year deal as the lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports alongside Jim Nantz after Tony Romo and the network mutually agreed to part ways.
Texas Lottery generates $1.85 billion for state programs in first fiscal year under TDLR
Under TDLR management, the Texas Lottery generated $1.85 billion in FY 2026 for public education and veterans' services, marking its fifth-largest contribution in history.
Under TDLR management, the Texas Lottery generated $1.85 billion in FY 2026 for public education and veterans' services, marking its fifth-largest contribution in history.
Mexican national convicted in Texas for using stolen identity of dead infant for 40 years
Vidal Blanco-Blas was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for using a deceased infant's identity for more than 40 years to obtain a U.S. passport and commit drug crimes.
Vidal Blanco-Blas was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for using a deceased infant's identity for more than 40 years to obtain a U.S. passport and commit drug crimes.
'Waitress' at Bass Concert Hall: Local child, Texas State graduate share stage
The national tour of "Waitress" will take the stage at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall for three nights and Central Texas will be well represented.
The national tour of "Waitress" will take the stage at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall for three nights and Central Texas will be well represented.
East Austin food trailer owner left with second-degree burns after explosion
An Austin man is recovering after a generator exploded near his food trailer. The owner of Halal Time has been left with second-degree burns across his body, and is now facing months of healing.
An Austin man is recovering after a generator exploded near his food trailer. The owner of Halal Time has been left with second-degree burns across his body, and is now facing months of healing.
Formula 1 is back in Austin for the weekend
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is racing back to Austin this weekend. And while the action on the track draws thousands of fans to the Circuit of the Americas, the excitement is spilling into the city.
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is racing back to Austin this weekend. And while the action on the track draws thousands of fans to the Circuit of the Americas, the excitement is spilling into the city.
Austin man's accounts had more than 500 files of child sex abuse material: APD
An Austin man is facing multiple felonies after law enforcement identified hundreds of files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across multiple accounts associated with him, says the Austin Police Department.
An Austin man is facing multiple felonies after law enforcement identified hundreds of files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across multiple accounts associated with him, says the Austin Police Department.
2026 election: Midterm longshots play political long game
Voter discontent over the ballot choices hasn't slowed early voter turn out. Several third-party candidates are still hoping to make a statement that goes beyond being a spoiler
Voter discontent over the ballot choices hasn't slowed early voter turn out. Several third-party candidates are still hoping to make a statement that goes beyond being a spoiler
Austin ICE shooting: Man shot by agents formally indicted
A man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin last month has been formally indicted in federal court.
A man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin last month has been formally indicted in federal court.
Man killed in 2025 while visiting Austin for F1; friend of victim reminding people to be cautious
Last year, Khaled Saadeddine was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown Austin. He was visiting Austin for Formula 1. Austin police said they were unable to identify the driver in the crash.
Last year, Khaled Saadeddine was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown Austin. He was visiting Austin for Formula 1. Austin police said they were unable to identify the driver in the crash.
Man killed in 2025 while visiting Austin for F1
Last year, Khaled Saadeddine was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown Austin. He was visiting Austin for Formula 1. Austin police said they were unable to identify the driver in the crash.
Last year, Khaled Saadeddine was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown Austin. He was visiting Austin for Formula 1. Austin police said they were unable to identify the driver in the crash.
Texas employment growth drops below long-term average as 19,000 jobs shed: Dallas Fed
The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that job growth has slowed in Texas, despite the state continuing to outpace the nation’s annual growth rate.
The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that job growth has slowed in Texas, despite the state continuing to outpace the nation’s annual growth rate.
Trump administration appeals Big Bend border construction halt to Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow construction along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas' Big Bend region.
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow construction along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas' Big Bend region.
Police asking for help following multiple East Austin copper thefts
The Austin Police Department is asking for help after multiple copper thefts in East Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking for help after multiple copper thefts in East Austin.
Texas governor’s race: Abbott holds narrow lead over Hinojosa in latest poll
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slim lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa as the pair enter the final stretch of the election, according to the latest poll.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slim lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa as the pair enter the final stretch of the election, according to the latest poll.
Bizarre doorbell video shows random person eating banana through Joe Biden mask
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
61-year-old sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of child charges
A 61-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of several sexual abuse charges.
A 61-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of several sexual abuse charges.
Talarico vs. Paxton: How the candidates differ on schools and education
Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s where they stand.
Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s where they stand.