Mother of teen shot 30 times disappointed in murderer's plea deal

The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison.

Petition calls for audit of Austin's city budget

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.

Family wins $13M verdict after Houston police vehicle crash kills 75-year-old man

A Harris County jury held the City of Houston responsible for the death of Charles Payne in a 2021 crash involving a police car, awarding his family $13 million.

What's next in the battle over Texas's redrawn congressional map

The fate of Texas’s congressional district map drawn by Republicans is now in the hands of the United States Supreme Court. But the clock is ticking for candidates who must file for the 2026 election by Dec. 8.

Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring

The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.

Ex Baylor football coach Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired in 2016 following a sexual assault scandal that rocked the university, was named the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University on Monday.

It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.

Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash

A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.

'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican

Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.

Thanksgiving: Huston-Tillotson fraternity delivers meals to Austin community

Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.

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Hundreds of Austin families received a holiday helping hand on Sunday at Huston-Tillotson University. The Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted its Thanksgiving family meal drive.

Concerns grows over political violence on social media
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President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after a comment that has escalated concerns over political rhetoric and the link between social media and increasing political violence.

Austin weather: Marginal risk for severe storms Sunday night

Central Texas is set for a quiet, cloudier Sunday before the threat of strong to severe storms arrives late tonight and continues through Monday.

Shelter-in-place lifted in Wimberly

The Hays County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place order Sunday after a law enforcement response in Wimberley was determined to be a mental health issue with no danger to the public.

What pharmacies are open in Texas on Thanksgiving?

If you expect to need a prescription refill around the holidays, or a bout of sniffles has you wondering if you'll need to grab some over-the-counter supplies, these are the major pharmaceutical chains' hours for Thanksgiving.