Texas Longhorns beat BYU 79-71 to advance in 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Texas Longhorns advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 79-71 victory over BYU, fueled by a dominant interior performance that overcame a 35-point effort from Cougars star AJ Dybantsa.

Federal agents seize over 300 pounds of drugs at Texas border

Customs and Border Protection seized over 300 pounds of drugs from a pickup truck attempting to cross into the U.S., they announced in a Thursday release.

Texas crawfish season holding steady despite scare from January freeze

Texas' crawfish season is set to be on par this year, despite an early delay in late January caused by the multi-day hard freeze. 

Some Austin city leaders in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street amid allegations

Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.

CBP hosting San Antonio job fair with hiring bonuses up to $60K

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.

Dallas County death row inmate's cousin now claims he committed 2008 murders

Attorneys for James Broadnax are seeking to halt his April 13 execution for murdering two men at a Garland Christian music recording studio. His co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, is now claiming he was the one who pulled the trigger.

Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development

The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

TCU pulls away from Ohio State late to advance in NCAA Tournament

TCU used a strong second half push to defeat Ohio State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina with a score of 66-64.

Austin Municipal Court announces 2026 Warrant Amnesty Program

The Austin Municipal Court and Austin Community Court will hold their 2026 Warrant Amnesty program from March 23 through April 17.

GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools

U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.

Father drowns trying to save 4-year-old son at Texas boat ramp

Authorities recovered the bodies of a 28-year-old father and his 4-year-old son at Hog Bayou on Wednesday following a tragic drowning during a family fishing trip.

Texas launches $13 million low-cost spay and neuter program

Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.

TSA airport lines: Current conditions at Austin airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials continue to urge travelers to arrive early for their flights.

‘I have chills’: Archaeologists find intact Battle of the Alamo cannonball

Archaeologists unearthed a rare, intact bronze cannonball at the Alamo, dated to the 1836 siege and discovered just before the battle's 190th anniversary.