East Texas firefighters rescue two from crashed hot air balloon
Firefighters in Longview, Texas, rescued two people that got trapped in a hot air balloon Saturday after it got stuck on a cell phone tower.
Firefighters in Longview, Texas, rescued two people that got trapped in a hot air balloon Saturday after it got stuck on a cell phone tower.
Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.
Former Austin ISD campus being transformed into affordable housing in East Austin
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
A former Austin ISD campus that closed years ago is being transformed into affordable housing, with a groundbreaking celebration held on Friday.
Texas DPS installs license plate readers across Central Texas
Earlier this month, DPS installed license plate readers along several state rights-of-ways. Now, we’re learning which agencies can access that data.
Earlier this month, DPS installed license plate readers along several state rights-of-ways. Now, we’re learning which agencies can access that data.
2 Texas Most Wanted fugitives captured by state troopers
Two of Texas' most wanted criminals are behind bars after state troopers' efforts to find the fugitives.
Two of Texas' most wanted criminals are behind bars after state troopers' efforts to find the fugitives.
Trump gets table number 47 at Whataburger in Texas stop
After his speech in Corpus Christi Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump stopped in at a local Whataburger, where the employees gave him an iconic table number tent with the number 47.
After his speech in Corpus Christi Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump stopped in at a local Whataburger, where the employees gave him an iconic table number tent with the number 47.
Texas Primary: New poll, survey shows shake up at polls
A survey of those who voted early in the Texas primary elections shows a big surge at the polls. This includes a big influx of independent voters.
A survey of those who voted early in the Texas primary elections shows a big surge at the polls. This includes a big influx of independent voters.
Air Force airman from Texas gets life in prison for kidnapping girl from Colorado
A man in the U.S. Air Force has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping a 14-year-old girl from Colorado, sneaking her into his military dormitory in Texas, and sexually abusing her numerous times.
A man in the U.S. Air Force has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping a 14-year-old girl from Colorado, sneaking her into his military dormitory in Texas, and sexually abusing her numerous times.
Texas heat wave may have set record for nation’s hottest winter temp ever recorded
A heat wave that has had South Texas sizzling this week may have broken yet another record.
A heat wave that has had South Texas sizzling this week may have broken yet another record.
Here's a look at new city ordinances passed by Austin City Council
There are some new Austin ordinances: one for targeting loud engine noise, and another for the city to keep its spending in check.
There are some new Austin ordinances: one for targeting loud engine noise, and another for the city to keep its spending in check.
Trump in Texas: President speaks on energy, economy in Corpus Christi Friday
The president spoke at the Port of Corpus Christi about his energy and economic policies.
The president spoke at the Port of Corpus Christi about his energy and economic policies.
Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Can you pass this Texas Independence Day history quiz?
Think you’re a true Texan? It’s time to prove it. March 2 marks the day Texas officially went its own way. Take our trivia challenge to test your Lone Star IQ.
Think you’re a true Texan? It’s time to prove it. March 2 marks the day Texas officially went its own way. Take our trivia challenge to test your Lone Star IQ.
Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office asks for help identifying suspect in arson investigation
Have you seen him? The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect and the suspect's vehicle in connection with an arson investigation.
Have you seen him? The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect and the suspect's vehicle in connection with an arson investigation.
Trump launches flurry of endorsements en route to Texas visit
Trump took to Truth Social Friday morning sending off endorsements in congressional and statewide races in Texas.
Trump took to Truth Social Friday morning sending off endorsements in congressional and statewide races in Texas.
Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour of Texas gives you chance to score free ice cream
Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.
Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.
Friday is the last day for early voting in Texas primaries
Friday is the last day of early voting in the 2026 Texas Primary Elections.
Friday is the last day of early voting in the 2026 Texas Primary Elections.
Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
Repairs to begin on U.S. 290 flyover in North Austin after viral video shows separation
A viral video showing a big gap in a North Austin flyover has been getting a lot of attention. Crews were working on the site on Thursday, and while TxDOT says there are no safety concerns, closures are set to begin next week.
A viral video showing a big gap in a North Austin flyover has been getting a lot of attention. Crews were working on the site on Thursday, and while TxDOT says there are no safety concerns, closures are set to begin next week.
'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.
Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.