Texas weather: Rainy, wet June creates ideal conditions for pests

It has been one of the wettest months Central Texas has seen in years, and all that rain is creating ideal conditions for pests.

Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey

Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.

Elderly man stabbed to death in Southeast Austin home: APD

The Austin Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was stabbed to death inside a Southeast Austin home.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say

An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary

The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.

Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: police

The Round Rock Police Department says it recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report with the help of license plate readers.

Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Texas fugitive captured in remote Oregon wilderness

A Georgetown man wanted in Bastrop for continuous sexual assault of two children has been captured in Oregon.

Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year

A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.

Austin armed robberies: 24 year jail sentence for Kyle man

A Kyle man has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for three charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin in 2025.

U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands

Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.

Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from Houston

According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment.