Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
New World Screwworm in Texas: Austin Wildlife Rescue issues new intake guidelines
Austin Wildlife Rescue has issued some new intake guidelines following the recent cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Austin Wildlife Rescue has issued some new intake guidelines following the recent cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.
Lawsuit seeks to stop SpaceX land exchange near Texas wildlife refuge
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.
Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison
Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.
Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.
71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores
Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
2026 NBA Finals: Knicks' record-breaking comeback seals Game 4 win, 3-1 series lead vs. Spurs
What looked like a surefire blowout turned into one of the most epic games in NBA history when the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
What looked like a surefire blowout turned into one of the most epic games in NBA history when the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Austin Light Rail Project forces relocation of women's sports bar
As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.
As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.
Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
Austin police release body cam footage, 911 call audio from in-custody death
The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.
The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.
Teen faces charges after shooting a toy gun in Leander
A teen in Leander is now facing a felony charge after shooting a 12-year-old girl with a toy gun. This comes as school is out and kids have more time on their hands.
A teen in Leander is now facing a felony charge after shooting a 12-year-old girl with a toy gun. This comes as school is out and kids have more time on their hands.
Juvenile shoots 12-year-old girls with 'gel-blaster' rounds in Leander: police
Two 12-year-old girls were injured by a juvenile suspect who fired ‘gel-blaster’ rounds at them over Memorial Day weekend in Leander, police say.
Two 12-year-old girls were injured by a juvenile suspect who fired ‘gel-blaster’ rounds at them over Memorial Day weekend in Leander, police say.
Texas Rangers ask public to help identify woman found dead in 1992
Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have renewed their calls for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead more than 30 years ago.
Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have renewed their calls for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found dead more than 30 years ago.
TRACK: Map shows where screwworm cases are in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.
The Texas Animal Health Commission has released an interactive map tracking cases of New World screwworm in Texas.