Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Hurricane Polo: Why Texas is keeping an eye on the monster Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Manor PD patrol vehicle involved in deadly crash; Texas Rangers investigating
A man is dead after being struck by a Manor Police Department patrol vehicle, prompting an outside investigation and renewed discussion about pedestrian safety and the future of US 290.
A man is dead after being struck by a Manor Police Department patrol vehicle, prompting an outside investigation and renewed discussion about pedestrian safety and the future of US 290.
State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 5 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 5 of the 2026-27 season.
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 5 of the 2026-27 season.
TxDOT completes Oak Hill Parkway Project
The completion of the Oak Hill Parkway Project will help commuters that live and work in Southwest Austin.
The completion of the Oak Hill Parkway Project will help commuters that live and work in Southwest Austin.
$400M Manor ISD bond proposal
As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district.
As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district.
Missing teen in Grand Prairie found, AMBER Alert canceled
Texas DPS says a missing teen in Grand Prairie has been found.
Texas DPS says a missing teen in Grand Prairie has been found.
Manor ISD proposes $400M bond package for campus repairs, upgrades
As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district.
As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district.
Some Circle C residents concerned about traffic impacts of proposed apartments
Austin City Council has approved two items related to a development in Circle C, near Kiker Elementary. Some residents are concerned about the traffic impacts.
Austin City Council has approved two items related to a development in Circle C, near Kiker Elementary. Some residents are concerned about the traffic impacts.
Bat found in Cedar Park tests positive for rabies
A bat found Wednesday in Cedar Park has tested positive for rabies, city officials say.
A bat found Wednesday in Cedar Park has tested positive for rabies, city officials say.
What is cychlorphine? Dangerous new drug hits Austin streets
Two University of Texas-related social media accounts are warning people about a drug going around. It is tied to recent overdoses across the country.
Two University of Texas-related social media accounts are warning people about a drug going around. It is tied to recent overdoses across the country.
2026 Lake Austin drawdown canceled
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
Lake Austin drawdown canceled after concerns from business owners
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
67-year-old sentenced to federal prison for mailing threatening letters, white powder to Texas judges
67-year-old Donald Ray McCray was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for mailing threatening communications towards several judges in Fort Worth and Amarillo.
67-year-old Donald Ray McCray was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for mailing threatening communications towards several judges in Fort Worth and Amarillo.
Texas shooting spree: Shane James Jr's attorneys intend to raise insanity defense
The attorneys for a man accused in a 2023 shooting spree have filed a ‘notice of intent to raise an insanity defense’, according to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.
The attorneys for a man accused in a 2023 shooting spree have filed a ‘notice of intent to raise an insanity defense’, according to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.
Texas court rejects death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s bid for new trial
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected Melissa Lucio’s latest effort to overturn her 2008 conviction and death sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, ruling that she failed to show prosecutors withheld evidence that could have changed the outcome of her trial.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected Melissa Lucio’s latest effort to overturn her 2008 conviction and death sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, ruling that she failed to show prosecutors withheld evidence that could have changed the outcome of her trial.