Former Austin police chief to head Taylor Police Department
The City of Taylor has named former Austin police chief Joseph Chacon as their Chief of Police.
The City of Taylor has named former Austin police chief Joseph Chacon as their Chief of Police.
Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Houston man gets 20 years for sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".
Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
Community holds vigil for victims of 6th Street mass shooting in Austin
The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.
The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.
Texas Primary: Attorney speaks on confusion after Texas Supreme Court blocks votes cast late
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targeting elderly victims
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Primary: GOP battle for U.S. Senate nomination should not go into runoff, Trump says
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.
Bandidos Motorcycle Club President 'Hot Tub' charged after 3 pounds of meth found in Lubbock raid
Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.
Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.
Austin 6th Street shooting: APD officers who fired weapons will not be charged, DA says
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has formally ended the review of the Austin police officers who fired their weapons at the gunman during the mass shooting at a west 6th Street bar early Sunday morning.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has formally ended the review of the Austin police officers who fired their weapons at the gunman during the mass shooting at a west 6th Street bar early Sunday morning.
How did Trump-endorsed candidates fare in the Texas primaries?
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Emergency resources in place for Texas severe weather
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.
Man arrested on several charges in connection to Hays County car burglaries
A man was arrested for several charges in connection to car burglaries in Hays County.
A man was arrested for several charges in connection to car burglaries in Hays County.
2026 Texas primaries: Late votes cast at 2 WilCo polling places will not be counted
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the counting of votes cast late at two Williamson County polling locations.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the counting of votes cast late at two Williamson County polling locations.
These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Divorce filings claim suspect's 'cruel treatment' against ex-wife
A Bexar County divorce filing is giving more details about the man accused of killing three people and injuring 13 others in a shooting at a downtown Austin bar over the weekend.
A Bexar County divorce filing is giving more details about the man accused of killing three people and injuring 13 others in a shooting at a downtown Austin bar over the weekend.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
Man charged with murder for allegedly shooting, killing sister: sheriff
A man has been charged with murder for shooting and killing his sister in eastern Travis County on Tuesday.
A man has been charged with murder for shooting and killing his sister in eastern Travis County on Tuesday.