How Charlie Kirk's death is affecting Texas education from classrooms to campuses
The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas public school staff over social media posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, drawing sharp criticism from a major teachers' union.
The Texas Education Agency is investigating Texas public school staff over social media posts about the death of Charlie Kirk, drawing sharp criticism from a major teachers' union.
Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk
Amid rising political tensions following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was seen painting over graffiti that referenced Kirk on a Houston freeway.
Amid rising political tensions following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was seen painting over graffiti that referenced Kirk on a Houston freeway.
Charlie Kirk assassination sparks safety concerns in TX
The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah has heightened safety concerns across Texas schools, prompting investigations into educators who made what officials deemed "inappropriate" social media posts about his death. This event has also led to the creation of new legislative committees focused on free speech and civil discourse on college campuses, reflecting a broader concern over political violence in educational settings. These actions highlight how a single act of violence has ignited a serious re-evaluation of safety protocols and political rhetoric in schools statewide.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah has heightened safety concerns across Texas schools, prompting investigations into educators who made what officials deemed "inappropriate" social media posts about his death. This event has also led to the creation of new legislative committees focused on free speech and civil discourse on college campuses, reflecting a broader concern over political violence in educational settings. These actions highlight how a single act of violence has ignited a serious re-evaluation of safety protocols and political rhetoric in schools statewide.
Child and two adults fatally shot inside apartment
A man, a woman, and a child were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Georgetown apartment on Saturday night.
A man, a woman, and a child were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Georgetown apartment on Saturday night.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrests 4 on human smuggling, organized crime charges
Four individuals have been arrested in Bexar County on human smuggling charges after a police investigation at a local truck stop.
Four individuals have been arrested in Bexar County on human smuggling charges after a police investigation at a local truck stop.
3, including child, found dead after Georgetown apartment shooting, suspect wanted
A man, a woman, and a child were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Georgetown apartment on Saturday night.
A man, a woman, and a child were found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Georgetown apartment on Saturday night.
Austin weather: Slight chance of brief showers
The high for Sunday is expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a small possibility of scattered showers in the afternoon. Any rain will be brief.
The high for Sunday is expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with a small possibility of scattered showers in the afternoon. Any rain will be brief.
Austin police investigate 44th homicide of the year
Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday night in a mobile home park.
Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday night in a mobile home park.
'Mattress Mack' holds mattress giveaway in Kerr County to help flood victims
In Kerr County, recovery efforts are still ongoing following the deadly July 4th floods. But members of the community are standing strong and coming together to rebuild and one Houston-based company is helping them do that.
In Kerr County, recovery efforts are still ongoing following the deadly July 4th floods. But members of the community are standing strong and coming together to rebuild and one Houston-based company is helping them do that.
10 charged after FCIC uncovers card skimming operation across Texas
A credit card and gas pump skimming operation spanning across the state has been uncovered by the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
A credit card and gas pump skimming operation spanning across the state has been uncovered by the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
Texas trucker sentenced after trying to hide drugs with jug of urine
The man is said to have dumped the jug into his freightliner to try to hide the smell of the drugs.
The man is said to have dumped the jug into his freightliner to try to hide the smell of the drugs.
Two students accused of making threats to Harper High School
The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office said two students were arrested after making threats to Harper High School earlier this week.
The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office said two students were arrested after making threats to Harper High School earlier this week.
One killed in crash on FM1431 at Tessera Parkway, road to be closed 'several hours'
Travis County officials said FM1431 at Tessera Parkway will be closed for “several hours" after a crash Saturday afternoon.
Travis County officials said FM1431 at Tessera Parkway will be closed for “several hours" after a crash Saturday afternoon.
Poll: Texas Democratic voters support undeclared O'Rourke, Crockett as Senate candidates
A new poll shows Democratic voters overwhelmingly back former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a hypothetical U.S. Senate primary despite neither of them being officially declared in the race.
A new poll shows Democratic voters overwhelmingly back former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a hypothetical U.S. Senate primary despite neither of them being officially declared in the race.
Texas teachers to be investigated for 'reprehensible' Charlie Kirk shooting reactions
The investigation comes in the midst of high-profile terminations for comments and online remarks made about the conservative political commentator's death, including one employee of a Texas school.
The investigation comes in the midst of high-profile terminations for comments and online remarks made about the conservative political commentator's death, including one employee of a Texas school.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Austin Convention Center: Behind-the-scenes look at redevelopment
We are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Convention Center redevelopment. Crews are tearing down the existing one and building a larger building in its place.
We are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Convention Center redevelopment. Crews are tearing down the existing one and building a larger building in its place.
COTALAND: Austin theme park expected to open in 2026
Construction is currently underway on a new theme park coming to Austin. COTALAND is expected to open sometime in 2026.
Construction is currently underway on a new theme park coming to Austin. COTALAND is expected to open sometime in 2026.
UT Austin student group claims new law violates free speech on campus
A group of UT Austin students claim university officials are using a new law to clamp down on free speech.
A group of UT Austin students claim university officials are using a new law to clamp down on free speech.
Man arrested after long standoff with Llano County officials
A man was arrested after a long standoff in Kingsland, the sheriff's office said.
A man was arrested after a long standoff in Kingsland, the sheriff's office said.