Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat

Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.

I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: Driver's attorney asks judge to let him out of jail or lower bond

The lawyer for a driver accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 is asking for a judge to let his client out of jail or lower his bond. Five people died and eleven were hospitalized in that crash.

South Austin drug bust uncovers almost 100 grams of narcotics; 3 arrested

Three people are facing first-degree felony charges after an April 1 drug bust by Austin police uncovered almost 100 grams of various narcotics, including black tar heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.

Man swings machete at taco truck employee: affidavit

Austin police have charged a man with a felony for allegedly swinging a machete at a taco truck employee in South Austin.

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Round Rock police search for missing man

Round Rock police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 34-year-old man.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's former aides awarded $6.6m judgement in whistleblower case

On Oct. 1, 2020, the whistleblowers told the Office of the Attorney General that they had gone to the FBI, accusing Paxton of using his office to help political donor and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.

Stagecoach Inn reopens historic restaurant

After a brief hiatus, Salado's Stagecoach Inn celebrated the reopening of its historic restaurant.

Snake season in Texas. What you should do if you encounter one

It's snake season in Central Texas. As the reptiles slither out of hiding and into your line of sight, there are ways to avoid getting bitten.