Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; new poll shows James Talarico leading Texas Senate race

A social media endorsement from rap superstar Cardi B has injected celebrity drama into the record-breaking $110 million Texas Senate primary, sparking a viral exchange with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County burns over 1K acres

The Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County is now 100 percent contained. Crews from across the state battled the 1,160-acre fire in north Gillespie County.

Wildfire in Gillespie County now contained
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The Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County is now 100 percent contained. Crews from across the state battled the 1,160-acre fire in north Gillespie County.

Continues water conservation concerns in Hays County
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Hays County Commissioners are holding off, for now, on a proposal that would temporarily pause permits for large water usage developments.

Blue-green algae is back in Austin waterways

Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is dangerous to humans, but especially harmful to dogs.

Texas county declines to become 2nd to dedicate road to Charlie Kirk

Commissioners in Bastrop County tabled a resolution Monday to dedicate a road to the memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 

Six Flags Over Texas kicks off 65th anniversary season with opening weekend

Six Flags Over Texas is launching its 65th anniversary season for opening weekend, starting this Saturday, February 28, with a year-long celebration featuring park-wide enhancements, a new history museum, and the upcoming debut of the world’s first "giga dive" coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run.

Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025

Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.

RICO convict captured in Texas after fleeing Arizona halfway house: FBI

A man convicted of RICO conspiracy who fled from a facility in Arizona last week was captured days later in Texas, the FBI announced. 

Cornyn to introduce 'Dalilah's Law,' mentioned in Trump's State of the Union address

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he'll be the one introducing "Dalilah's Law" — a new proposal mentioned by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address while honoring a young girl. 

Supreme Court unanimously upholds 2015 murder conviction for Bexar County man

The Supreme Court has upheld a decades-long prison sentence for a Bexar County man convicted of fatally stabbing his boyfriend during an argument.

Johnson says 'things will play out' for Texas congressman's sexting scandal as primary looms

Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about Rep. Tony Gonzales' sexting scandal with an ex-staffer even as calls for the congressman to resign come from within the Republican Party.

Austin City Council to vote on ordinance for loud vehicle engine noises

On Thursday, Austin City Council will vote on whether to amend the city code, so officers can cite for loud vehicle engine noise.