Central Texas resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, DSHS confirms
Health officials urge Texans to take precautions, like wearing long sleeves, using repellent, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito bites.
Health officials urge Texans to take precautions, like wearing long sleeves, using repellent, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito bites.
TxDOT data breach: Nearly 300K crash reports downloaded through compromised account
The Texas Department of Transportation says nearly 300,000 crash reports containing personal information were accessed and downloaded improperly through a compromised account earlier this year.
The Texas Department of Transportation says nearly 300,000 crash reports containing personal information were accessed and downloaded improperly through a compromised account earlier this year.
Department of Homeland Security putting 17 miles of barriers into Rio Grande
The department says the floating barrier will deter people from attempting to cross the US-Mexico border through dangerous waterways.
The department says the floating barrier will deter people from attempting to cross the US-Mexico border through dangerous waterways.
U.S. plans to drop millions of flies over Texas and Mexico to fight flesh-eating maggots
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
Austin airport expects thousands of travelers for July 4th weekend
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for more than 30,000 travelers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for more than 30,000 travelers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
July 4th: Travis County law enforcement to patrol Lake Travis for holiday weekend
With more people hitting the water for the long weekend, the Travis County Sheriff's Office wants to ensure everyone's safety on the lake.
With more people hitting the water for the long weekend, the Travis County Sheriff's Office wants to ensure everyone's safety on the lake.
Taylor residents worry railroad near E. MLK Jr. Street is long overdue for fix
A railroad in Taylor has been a concern for drivers for years now, and they're hoping something will finally be done about it.
A railroad in Taylor has been a concern for drivers for years now, and they're hoping something will finally be done about it.
Bee swarm in Taylor contained, calmed: officials
A bee swarm was active in downtown Taylor Wednesday, with reports of people being attacked, officials say. The bees have since been contained and calmed.
A bee swarm was active in downtown Taylor Wednesday, with reports of people being attacked, officials say. The bees have since been contained and calmed.
#stayoffthedamdam: Llano police warn residents to stay off Llano River Dam
#stayoffthedamdam, says the Llano Police Department.
#stayoffthedamdam, says the Llano Police Department.
Man charged with murder for stabbing roommate to death in North Austin
A man was arrested and charged with murder for stabbing his roommate to death in North Austin.
A man was arrested and charged with murder for stabbing his roommate to death in North Austin.
Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Austin police investigating 2 murders within hours of each other
Austin police are investigating two homicides within about five hours. The two investigations are not connected.
Austin police are investigating two homicides within about five hours. The two investigations are not connected.
July 4th in Austin: CapMetro suspending fares, offering transportation options
If you're looking to use public transportation to get around Austin on July 4th, especially to Auditorium Shores, CapMetro has some options.
If you're looking to use public transportation to get around Austin on July 4th, especially to Auditorium Shores, CapMetro has some options.
San Antonio man gets 10 years for smuggling undocumented migrants in tanker truck
Border Patrol agents discovered 25 undocumented migrants from Ecuador, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico inside the tanker.
Border Patrol agents discovered 25 undocumented migrants from Ecuador, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico inside the tanker.
Pope Leo XIV announces next Bishop of the Diocese of Austin
The Holy See has announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Austin.
The Holy See has announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Austin.
Texas man gets 120 years for kidnapping undocumented migrants, ransom scheme
The seven kidnapped migrants were held captive in hotel rooms and ransomed to their families for thousands of dollars
The seven kidnapped migrants were held captive in hotel rooms and ransomed to their families for thousands of dollars
City of Leander installs free microchip scanning station for lost pets
The City of Leander has installed its first microchip scanning station to make it easier for owners to be reunited with lost pets.
The City of Leander has installed its first microchip scanning station to make it easier for owners to be reunited with lost pets.
July 4 holiday weekend 2025: List of events happening in Central Texas
July 4th is here and communities all over Central Texas are celebrating this weekend with family-friendly events and fireworks displays.
July 4th is here and communities all over Central Texas are celebrating this weekend with family-friendly events and fireworks displays.
1 dead, 1 other person taken to hospital in North Austin: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a victim was found dead in North Austin.
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a victim was found dead in North Austin.
San Antonio man who tried to smuggle 25 migrants into US sentenced to 10 years in prison
A San Antonio man was sentenced to a decade in federal prison for attempting to smuggle 25 migrants into the US inside a tanker trailer.
A San Antonio man was sentenced to a decade in federal prison for attempting to smuggle 25 migrants into the US inside a tanker trailer.