UIL requiring new mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities

Starting August 1, the University Interscholastic League will require schools to monitor heat conditions at sports and marching band practice.

Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020

Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office.

Houston ICE shooting: Federal judge rules witness in deadly shooting must be released within 48 hours

In a ruling on Monday, Federal Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was also a witness in the deadly shooting, must be released from DHS custody within the next 48 hours.

Texas Football star hosts surprise shopping spree for kids
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Just days before preseason practice resumes, Texas Football star Graceson Littleton surprised local kids with a shopping spree.

Texas lawmakers look at data center tax exemption effects; group calls for more protections

A group of advocates is calling for more environmental protections from the effects of data centers. This comes as a Senate committee is looking at how much revenue the state may have lost by giving tax exemptions to data centers.

Austin shootings: Police investigating 2 separate incidents in downtown

Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that happened just about 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.

Police investigating downtown Austin shootings
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Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that happened just about 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.

Texas Rangers seeking man released on bond prematurely after NW Austin arrest

The Texas Rangers are looking for a man released on bond prematurely in Travis County after he and three others were arrested in connection with a San Antonio home invasion.

Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers

Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago.

Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules

Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.