Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead

Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.

San Antonio Spurs select Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance with No. 20 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The San Antonio Spurs have selected high-upside Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to pair with franchise star Victor Wembanyama.

Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours

Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.

NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15

Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.

Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying

Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.

Data centers in Texas: State and city leaders squabble over water usage

Data centers are under scrutiny. State and local leaders are working to regulate large scale water usage from data centers across the state.

Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing

A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.

Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say

The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.

Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation

A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.

Life after retirement: Westminster residents share unique stories

Some of the residents of Austin's first continuing care retirement community, Westminster, share their unique personal stories.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school

Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum.