Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle
The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.
The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.
Screwworm in Texas: Multiple counties declare local disasters in response to recent cases
Six Texas counties have declared local disasters after multiple cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas animals.
Six Texas counties have declared local disasters after multiple cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas animals.
Burglar fires paintball, BB guns at South Austin collectibles store: APD
A person attempted to break into a South Austin collectibles store with a paintball gun and a BB gun, says the Austin Police Department.
A person attempted to break into a South Austin collectibles store with a paintball gun and a BB gun, says the Austin Police Department.
Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash flooding
Heavy rain is creating problems across Central Texas. Barton Springs is temporarily closed because of flooding and several roads have flooded.
Heavy rain is creating problems across Central Texas. Barton Springs is temporarily closed because of flooding and several roads have flooded.
LCRA opens two floodgates due to heavy rainfall in Central Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.
Man gets decades in prison for teen's fentanyl-poisoning death
A Liberty Hill man was sentenced to decades in prison for the fentanyl-poisoning death of a Cedar Park teen in 2024.
A Liberty Hill man was sentenced to decades in prison for the fentanyl-poisoning death of a Cedar Park teen in 2024.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 counties as severe weather looms over Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties and mobilized massive state emergency response forces as severe storms, intense rainfall, and a potential Gulf tropical cyclone threaten widespread flash flooding across the state through Thursday.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties and mobilized massive state emergency response forces as severe storms, intense rainfall, and a potential Gulf tropical cyclone threaten widespread flash flooding across the state through Thursday.
Tropical disturbance in Gulf carries 50% chance of development, poses heavy flood risk to Texas
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center on Monday.
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center on Monday.
Austin weather: Flash flooding warnings, alerts
Several counties in Central Texas were under Flash Flood warnings or alerts Monday morning as storms rolled through the area. Some warnings and advisories are still in effect.
Several counties in Central Texas were under Flash Flood warnings or alerts Monday morning as storms rolled through the area. Some warnings and advisories are still in effect.
Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers opened an access road to assist them.
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers opened an access road to assist them.
1 killed in East Austin crash
A person was killed in an East Austin crash on Sunday.
A person was killed in an East Austin crash on Sunday.
These World Cup referees have ties to Texas
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Flood Watch issued for Central Texas as Pacific Storm Christina remnants, cold front to bring heavy rain
A weak cold front combined with tropical moisture from the remnants of Pacific Storm Christina will trigger a significant increase in rain and storm chances across Central Texas through the beginning of the workweek.
A weak cold front combined with tropical moisture from the remnants of Pacific Storm Christina will trigger a significant increase in rain and storm chances across Central Texas through the beginning of the workweek.
Area along Texas coast being monitored for potential tropical development
An area along the Texas coast is being watched by the National Hurricane Center this week.
An area along the Texas coast is being watched by the National Hurricane Center this week.
First Texas World Cup games happen today
The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.
The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.
New York Knicks clinch first NBA title since 1973 with Game 5 win over Spurs
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, powered by a 32-point performance and a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Jalen Brunson.
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, powered by a 32-point performance and a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Jalen Brunson.
Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt
Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.
Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.
Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.
Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.