Killeen police shoot, wound gunman who fired at officers after allegedly killing a man

A Killeen police officer shot and wounded a suspect early Sunday morning after the suspect allegedly killed one person inside a home and then fired at responding officers, according to the Killeen Police Department.

1 dead, 2 injured in downtown San Marcos shooting

A shooting in the downtown area of San Marcos late Saturday night left one person dead and two others wounded, according to the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD).

Austin Bicycle Meals works to combat growing food insecurity
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Austin Bicycle Meals delivers about 150 meals twice a week by bike, ensuring access for those without transportation.

San Saba football team plays on former graveyard

This Halloween, San Saba's game against Holland High School will have some added "fright under the lights" as the teams face off on a field that was once a graveyard.

Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds

The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.

SNAP Benefits Latest: Texans likely won't see emergency funding on Nov. 1

Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.

Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes

A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.

Texas deer and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 1

Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone.

Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire

The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.

Austin ISD plans to release updated draft on its consolidation plan

The November 20 deadline is quickly approaching as Austin ISD moves forward with its consolidation and boundary change plan.

APD responds to claims it did not verify registered sex offender's information for years

Austin Police is responding after a sexual assault survivor claims the department, in her case, did not verify a registered sex offender’s information for 7 years.