Texas ranks 9th highest in US property tax rates, according to new study
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Lago Vista: police
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Lago Vista, police said.
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Lago Vista, police said.
Texas fentanyl ring dismantled: 31 convicted in major narcotics investigation
The sentencing concludes "Operation Top Shelf," a collaborative investigation that resulted in the conviction of 31 traffickers and a combined total of more than 360 years of federal prison time for the leader and his associates.
The sentencing concludes "Operation Top Shelf," a collaborative investigation that resulted in the conviction of 31 traffickers and a combined total of more than 360 years of federal prison time for the leader and his associates.
James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
Man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat in northwest Austin
A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.
A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
Texas DPS warns about fake El Paso road closure memo
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an urgent warning Wednesday regarding a fraudulent memo circulating online that falsely claims major highways in the El Paso area will be closed for 10 days.
The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an urgent warning Wednesday regarding a fraudulent memo circulating online that falsely claims major highways in the El Paso area will be closed for 10 days.
El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
Texas congressional districts have changed. Here's how to find your new one
The new maps bring major changes to many of Texas' metro areas, like Houston, Austin and Dallas and many Texans will find themselves in a new district with new representation come November.
The new maps bring major changes to many of Texas' metro areas, like Houston, Austin and Dallas and many Texans will find themselves in a new district with new representation come November.
Dog rescued after video shows animal being abused by owner on Austin balcony
A dog is under the care of Austin Animal Services after a video went viral showing a man abusing him on a balcony.
A dog is under the care of Austin Animal Services after a video went viral showing a man abusing him on a balcony.
Texas congresswoman files legislation to make changes to how immigration laws are enforced
A Texas congresswoman is among those on Capitol Hill who want major changes in the way federal agents enforce immigration law.
A Texas congresswoman is among those on Capitol Hill who want major changes in the way federal agents enforce immigration law.
Paxton rescinds Cornyn’s 2001 opinion to require social security numbers for Texas licenses
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Resident: roads near COTA are deteriorated, traffic conditions worsen during F1
A resident who lives near Circuit of the Americas in southeast Travis County says road conditions are so bad, he's had damage to his cars.
A resident who lives near Circuit of the Americas in southeast Travis County says road conditions are so bad, he's had damage to his cars.
Death at Texas prison leads to murder charges for 4 inmates
Four inmates at a Texas prison have been charged with murder after the death of a fellow prisoner.
Four inmates at a Texas prison have been charged with murder after the death of a fellow prisoner.
Trump's federal Religious Liberty Commission, led by Dan Patrick, sued over 'unfair bias'
A federal commission on securing "religious liberty" for U.S. citizens, established last year by President Donald Trump, has been sued by a group of interfaith leaders over alleged bias towards Christianity.
A federal commission on securing "religious liberty" for U.S. citizens, established last year by President Donald Trump, has been sued by a group of interfaith leaders over alleged bias towards Christianity.
Woman accused of stealing credit cards, other items from car in Mueller; APD investigating
Austin police are asking for help identifying a woman accused of stealing credit cards and other personal items from a victim's car in Mueller.
Austin police are asking for help identifying a woman accused of stealing credit cards and other personal items from a victim's car in Mueller.
Man charged for stabbing victim 3 times on CapMetro bus
A man was arrested and charged with stabbing a victim three times on a CapMetro bus in Austin.
A man was arrested and charged with stabbing a victim three times on a CapMetro bus in Austin.
Mass shooting in Texas Panhandle leaves 5 dead
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a mass shooting in a Texas panhandle neighborhood that left five people dead early Saturday morning, including the suspected gunman.
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a mass shooting in a Texas panhandle neighborhood that left five people dead early Saturday morning, including the suspected gunman.
Woman accused of using stolen credit cards; APD investigating
Police are asking for help identifying a woman accused of using stolen credit cards in Austin.
Police are asking for help identifying a woman accused of using stolen credit cards in Austin.
Burn ban in effect for Travis County for next 30 days
A burn ban is in effect for the next month for unincorporated areas of Travis County due to dry conditions.
A burn ban is in effect for the next month for unincorporated areas of Travis County due to dry conditions.



















