Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports 20 new cases as total nears 300 infections
Health officials on Tuesday said an addition 20 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, driving the state's total to nearly 300.
Health officials on Tuesday said an addition 20 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, driving the state's total to nearly 300.
Crabapple Fire: Wildfire near Fredericksburg is 90% contained; cause is undetermined
The Crabapple Fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres and is 90 percent contained, according to Fredericksburg Fire EMS. The elevated fire weather conditions on Tuesday, and worse conditions on Wednesday are a concern.
The Crabapple Fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres and is 90 percent contained, according to Fredericksburg Fire EMS. The elevated fire weather conditions on Tuesday, and worse conditions on Wednesday are a concern.
Crash in North Austin turns into homicide investigation: New details
The Austin Police Department has revealed the identity of the victim and more details about a crash on I-35 that turned into a homicide investigation.
The Austin Police Department has revealed the identity of the victim and more details about a crash on I-35 that turned into a homicide investigation.
4 human trafficking victims from Texas rescued in Ohio, 2 Texas men arrested
Two men from Texas were arrested on charges of human trafficking in Ohio. The four victims, including a juvenile, were rescued. They are all from Texas.
Two men from Texas were arrested on charges of human trafficking in Ohio. The four victims, including a juvenile, were rescued. They are all from Texas.
Texan recruited through Instagram to smuggle immigrants into U.S. sentenced
A Bryan, Texas man admitted to federal officials someone contacted him on Instagram and offered to pay him to transport people into the country illegally, and he would be paid $2,000 per person.
A Bryan, Texas man admitted to federal officials someone contacted him on Instagram and offered to pay him to transport people into the country illegally, and he would be paid $2,000 per person.
Three arrested, two accused of performing illegal abortions in Houston-area clinics
A Texas woman and a Cuban national living in Houston are accused of illegally providing abortions in the Houston area. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with the Waller County District Attorney and a resident in the area.
A Texas woman and a Cuban national living in Houston are accused of illegally providing abortions in the Houston area. FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with the Waller County District Attorney and a resident in the area.
Man arrested in deadly Austin road rage shooting has criminal history
Court documents revealed the man accused of shooting a man to death in a road rage incident also shot someone else a couple of years ago.
Court documents revealed the man accused of shooting a man to death in a road rage incident also shot someone else a couple of years ago.
Duderstadt fire in Gillespie County, south of Harper, burns 50 acres; prompts evacuations
Residents in part of Gillespie County are being evacuated due to another fire, this time south of Harper and west of Fredericksburg.
Residents in part of Gillespie County are being evacuated due to another fire, this time south of Harper and west of Fredericksburg.
I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: New details on crash that killed 5, hospitalized 11
Court paperwork has revealed new details about the multi-vehicle crash in North Austin on Thursday night that killed five people, including a child, an infant and an elderly woman.
Court paperwork has revealed new details about the multi-vehicle crash in North Austin on Thursday night that killed five people, including a child, an infant and an elderly woman.
Austin crime: Man charged with murder is back in jail after bonding out 3 times
A man charged with murder is back in jail after bonding out three times. This comes as the Travis County District Attorney’s Office filed a new charge against Stephon Morson.
A man charged with murder is back in jail after bonding out three times. This comes as the Travis County District Attorney’s Office filed a new charge against Stephon Morson.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Caldwell County drug, money laundering investigation leads to 2 arrests
Two people were arrested after an investigation involving drugs and money laundering.
Two people were arrested after an investigation involving drugs and money laundering.
Large grass fire in East Austin under control: AFD
A large grass fire in East Austin is now under control, the Austin Fire Department said.
A large grass fire in East Austin is now under control, the Austin Fire Department said.
SXSW 2026 drops second weekend; conference, festivals to run concurrently
SXSW is making some big changes for 2026, including dropping the second weekend of the festival.
SXSW is making some big changes for 2026, including dropping the second weekend of the festival.
2 victims held at gunpoint, assaulted in North Austin; APD searching for suspects
Austin police are looking for three suspects accused of assaulting two victims and stealing their items in North Austin.
Austin police are looking for three suspects accused of assaulting two victims and stealing their items in North Austin.
Suspect in December shooting apprehended, charged with first-degree murder: APD
US Marshals and Austin police have apprehended a man suspected in a fatal shooting last year in Southeast Austin.
US Marshals and Austin police have apprehended a man suspected in a fatal shooting last year in Southeast Austin.
Crabapple Fire: Wildfire near Fredericksburg 85% contained, officials say
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
Austin elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, principal says
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
Crabapple wildfire now at 9737 acres near Fredericksburg, 65% contained
Crews have continued to make progress as they worked to contain a fire in Gillespie County that sparked Saturday afternoon.
Crews have continued to make progress as they worked to contain a fire in Gillespie County that sparked Saturday afternoon.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.