Texas prison officer gets 10-year sentence for smuggling meth behind bars
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
2 injured, 1 person detained after incident on CapMetro bus
Two victims were injured, and one person was detained after an incident on a CapMetro bus on S. Lamar.
Two victims were injured, and one person was detained after an incident on a CapMetro bus on S. Lamar.
Man robbed woman in front of her kid at North Austin ATM: APD
Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a woman in front of her child and friend at a North Austin ATM.
Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a woman in front of her child and friend at a North Austin ATM.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Texas man sentenced to life in prison after setting home on fire to conceal murder of 4-year-old
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Long lines at Austin airport; officials urge travelers to arrive up to 3 hours early
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
Texas 'mariachi brothers' released from ICE custody after lawmakers intervene
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
SXSW 2026: Guide to community events and concerts
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Corpus Christi braces for water crisis as reserves hit record lows; Abbott warns of state intervention
Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.
Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.
New Texas Animal-Friendly license plate design supports spay/neuter initiatives
Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.
Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.
3 men arrested in organized burglary ring stretching from Kyle to Houston: police
Three Houston-area men have been arrested in connection with a series of cash register thefts last November.
Three Houston-area men have been arrested in connection with a series of cash register thefts last November.
Missing Pearland girl, 7, found dead after Amber Alert
Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.
Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.
President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.