Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
Gracie the giraffe: Experienced veterinarian leads animal rescue
After weeks on the run, Gracie the giraffe is back home thanks to a carefully planned rescue.
After weeks on the run, Gracie the giraffe is back home thanks to a carefully planned rescue.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Pflugerville man sentenced to 18 years for sexually abusing child
A Pflugerville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for indecency with a child.
A Pflugerville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for indecency with a child.
Person of interest identified in Elgin murder case: police
A person of interest has been identified in a suspicious death investigation in Elgin.
A person of interest has been identified in a suspicious death investigation in Elgin.
July 4th: Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade to perform in annual parade
Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.
Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Texas diocese calls nun's detainment by ICE 'wildly disturbing'
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
Coach arrested at Elgin High School on felony child sex assault charge: police
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Abbott wants to prohibit building of data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
West Nile virus in Travis County: Mosquito pool tests positive
Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.
Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.