Explosion at Downtown Houston hotel under construction; multiple workers injured
Six workers were injured in an explosion involving water heaters at a hotel under construction in Downtown Houston on Thursday, officials say.
San Antonio parents accused of abusing, murdering 10-year-old adopted child
A San Antonio couple, Jonathan and Christina Miranda, were arrested on capital murder charges in the death of their 10-year-old adopted child.
Kyle man accused of defrauding car buyers on social media: sheriff
A Kyle man is behind bars after he allegedly defrauded people through social media platforms after losing his dealership license. He was already under investigation for fraudulent sales and purchases over several years.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Suspect will not have bond reduced
One of the suspects in the deadly shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration is to remain in jail.
Texas AG Ken Paxton to speak at Turning Point USA event in Lubbock
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Lubbock.
APD cracks down on crime on East Braker Lane
The Austin Police Department is cracking down on crime on East Braker Lane, which has been a major crime hotspot in the past few years.
100-mile hiking trail could connect San Antonio to Austin
An ambitious project is looking to connect San Antonio to Austin. Not along roads, but along a single hike and bike trail.
James Talarico sets record with $6.2M raised weeks after joining Senate race
The Democrat's record-breaking haul was achieved just three weeks after announcing his intent to run.
2025 ACL Music Festival: Austin agencies speak on safety preparations
It's October, and the city of Austin is jam-packed with events, from music to sporting events to everything in between.
Small school in Texas Panhandle among finalists to win $1 million for repairs
The Panhandle city of Sunray, Texas, has a population of less than 2,000. Their high school, whose facilities were torn apart by severe weather, is now in the final stretch for a $1 million prize.
Severe drought conditions in Williamson County pose fire risk
A burn ban is in effect for the next three months in Williamson County due to severe drought conditions.
Texas city's namesake waterfall shut off indefinitely
Wichita Falls' namesake waterfall — or at least, the man-made version — has been running since 1987. Now, The Falls will be dry while the city works to preserve them.
Deceased bat found in Georgetown tests positive for rabies
A deceased bat found in Georgetown has tested positive for rabies.
Texas agency names sex offender as featured fugitive of October
The Houston resident has a long history of failing to comply with his sex offender registration requirements, DPS says.
Texas murder suspect added to Most Wanted list
The Bloods gang member carries a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
Robert Roberson: Parents' rights advocates call for granting new trial
Robert Roberson could be executed this month. He was convicted more than two decades ago for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002.
Man accused of stabbing UT Austin student to death to be released from mental hospital
A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.
19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home
Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.