Massage therapist arrested for sexual assault; APD urges victims to come forward

Austin police have arrested a massage therapist for a reported sexual assault at a North Austin spa. Police are urging anyone who may have also been victimized to come forward.

SXSW 2026: Changes and what you should know

The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

San Antonio man convicted of dating app murders, sentenced to 200 years

Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.

Texas gas prices top $3 statewide as Iran war drives historic spike

Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

Austin weather: Cold front, storm risk to roll in mid-afternoon

It's cold front day and storm day! The front is slowing down and not entering Central Texas until the afternoon during the warmest part of the day. 

Austin 6th Street shooting: APD's response time
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The Austin Police Department is getting recognition for their rapid response to the mass shooting at a west 6th Street bar.

Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program. 

2026 Election: The economy may become a top issue in November

The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.

Houston jet that crashed in Maine took off later than normal after de-icing: NTSB

According to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board, a Houston jet that crashed in Maine in late January spent a longer time than normal on the runway after de-icing. 

Austin 6th Street shooting: Woman sues Tesla claiming suspect violently attacked her at work months before

A woman who works at the Tesla gigafactory said the man accused of carrying out the deadly 6th Street shooting once violently attacked her at work, just a few months before the tragedy.