Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
Austin City Council to discuss data center regulations
Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.
Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.
Francesca Ortiz case: Family of woman killed in South Austin speak out, want answers
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
Texas fall weather forecast: What experts are saying about autumn weather in 2026
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
Family of Francesca Ortiz is still looking for answers
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
Gov. Abbott presents Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to military heroes
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony.
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony.
Deshaun Watson named Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener.
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener.
Karmelo Anthony appeal: What's next after motion for new trial was denied
After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court.
After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court.
Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure.
Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Austin weather: 10th triple-digit day in a row; heat alerts in effect
It may be a new day and week, but it's the same weather story with triple digit heat. Extreme Heat Warnings are in place until later tonight with a heat advisory to follow until Wednesday.
It may be a new day and week, but it's the same weather story with triple digit heat. Extreme Heat Warnings are in place until later tonight with a heat advisory to follow until Wednesday.
Austin Country Flea Mart fire: 2 people treated for minor injuries
An investigation is underway after a massive fire at the Austin Country Flea Mart.
An investigation is underway after a massive fire at the Austin Country Flea Mart.
Dallas murder-for-hire trial begins in I-35 shooting of rapper MO3
Jury selection began Monday in Dallas for Kewon White, the alleged gunman charged with capital murder in the 2020 I-35 shooting of rapper MO3 as part of an alleged murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by rival rapper Yella Beezy.
Jury selection began Monday in Dallas for Kewon White, the alleged gunman charged with capital murder in the 2020 I-35 shooting of rapper MO3 as part of an alleged murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by rival rapper Yella Beezy.
Grand Prairie firefighters responded to one-alarm fire involving 30+ vehicles
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area.
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area.
Harker Heights house damaged after vehicle fire spreads to residence
A vehicle fire in Harker Heights quickly spread to a nearby home on Friday afternoon, displacing one person while investigators work to determine the cause.
A vehicle fire in Harker Heights quickly spread to a nearby home on Friday afternoon, displacing one person while investigators work to determine the cause.
Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window.
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window.
Rescuers recover body of missing swimmer from Lake Travis near Lago Vista
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Austin ties daily heat record at 107 degrees as 29-day dry spell continues
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.