American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth

The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.

Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer

The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

July 4th: Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade to perform in annual parade

Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation

Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.

Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney

The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.

Texas diocese calls nun's detainment by ICE 'wildly disturbing'

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."

Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name

A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.

Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash

The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco

A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.

Firefighters urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday.