Family says 3-year-old immigrant girl was allegedly sexually abused while in federal custody

The family of a 3-year-old girl alleges that she endured sexual abuse while in a foster home after immigration officers separated the child from her mother when they crossed the border illegally in 2025.

Illegal tip pool at Buda coffee bar leads to $85K in back wages recovered

An illegal tip pool at a Buda coffee bar led to over $85,000 in recovered back wages for three dozen employees, says the US Department of Labor.

H-E-B announces 68 finalists for statewide Excellence in Education honors

H-E-B has named 68 finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. Texas teachers, principals, and districts will compete for $480,000 in prizes this May in Houston.

Baby beaver found wandering alone on sidewalk in Austin

Austin Wildlife Rescue says it is taking care of a baby beaver that was found wandering alone on an Austin sidewalk.

Police looking for woman who stole bag from store on The Drag

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a person who stole a bag from a store on The Drag.

Most Wanted Sex Offender captured in Hays County

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the arrest of Kenneth Hiner who was taken into custody in Kyle on March 27.

New Texas THC regulations: Lawsuit set to be filed

A new lawsuit is set to be filed in response to the wave of regulations introduced to the Texas hemp industry at the end of March.

New video shows man setting Austin house on fire before shooting himself

New video shows the moments a suspect set fire to a South Austin home before shooting himself earlier this week. Austin Police say they’re investigating the incident as an act of family violence and believe that the suspect was also responsible for another fire set earlier that day.

Family claims Fort Worth man shot 'pedophile' in groin to protect nieces

A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.

Austin weather: Storms, gusty winds expected across Central Texas as cold front moves in

A cold front moving through Central Texas is expected to bring scattered storms, gusty winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures Saturday, with conditions improving by Easter Sunday.

Tarrytown spa undergoing repairs after SUV crashed into business

Repairs are underway at a Tarrytown spa after an SUV crashed into the business. The business hopes to reopen in early May.

Texas man gets 14 years for immigrant smuggling operation that killed 2

A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants.