Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in Laredo plane crash
Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.
Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.
Texas secures immediate federal funding to hire livestock inspectors and fight ongoing New World screwworm out
Texas secures immediate USDA funding to hire more livestock inspectors and reinforce operations against the ongoing parasitic New World screwworm outbreak.
Texas secures immediate USDA funding to hire more livestock inspectors and reinforce operations against the ongoing parasitic New World screwworm outbreak.
World Cup 2026 takes over Texas today with Portugal vs. Congo DR in Houston and England vs. Croatia in Dallas
The action continues in the Lone Star State as the next slate of matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played in Texas today, Wednesday, June 17.
The action continues in the Lone Star State as the next slate of matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played in Texas today, Wednesday, June 17.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 could make landfall in Texas while dumping flooding rain
NOTE: PTC 1 has become Tropical Storm Arthur. Updates for this story have moved here.
NOTE: PTC 1 has become Tropical Storm Arthur. Updates for this story have moved here.
3 Austin ISD middle schools struggling after release of STAAR test results
The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.
The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.
Kayakers, roaring waters return to Barton Creek Greenbelt after heavy downpour
Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.
Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.
South Austin family deals with construction up against home, removal of trees
This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.
This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.
Man shot and killed on E Riverside
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
Austin police initiates DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of holiday
The Austin Police Department will be conducting its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The Austin Police Department will be conducting its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
'People', 'Food & Wine' parent company acquires Hot Luck festival
Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”
Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”
Uvalde school shooting: Former district police chief gets 2027 court date
A court date has been set for former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo, more than four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School.
A court date has been set for former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo, more than four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas firefighter killed, several others injured in residential blaze
Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.
Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.
Texas driver dies after vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters
A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.
A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.
Multiple catalytic converters, meth, Xanax and more seized in Lee County traffic stop
Lee County deputies seized nine stolen catalytic converters, drugs and a handgun from three suspects while investigating an aggravated assault at a Giddings-area home.
Lee County deputies seized nine stolen catalytic converters, drugs and a handgun from three suspects while investigating an aggravated assault at a Giddings-area home.
Round Rock man gets 10 years for biting his elderly mother during argument
The Williamson County District Attorney's office says the argument and assault were part of a pattern of “escalating domestic terror spanning over a decade."
The Williamson County District Attorney's office says the argument and assault were part of a pattern of “escalating domestic terror spanning over a decade."
Screwworm in Texas: Pest found in Sutton Co. goat, state cases climb to 11
Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.
Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.
Man fatally shot by suspect who tried to rob him: police
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
North Texas couple charged in $2.5M 'psychic' fraud, preying on grieving victims
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed over cash, cars, and gold for spiritual "cleansing," but the couple kept the assets.
Austin's Paramount Theatre closes for major restoration
The Paramount Theatre will be closing for a major restoration. It will receive modern upgrades but will still keep historic details intact.
The Paramount Theatre will be closing for a major restoration. It will receive modern upgrades but will still keep historic details intact.