Ex Baylor football coach Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired in 2016 following a sexual assault scandal that rocked the university, was named the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University on Monday.

It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.

Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash

A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.

'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican

Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.

Thanksgiving: Huston-Tillotson fraternity delivers meals to Austin community

Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.

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Hundreds of Austin families received a holiday helping hand on Sunday at Huston-Tillotson University. The Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted its Thanksgiving family meal drive.

Concerns grows over political violence on social media
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President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after a comment that has escalated concerns over political rhetoric and the link between social media and increasing political violence.

Austin weather: Marginal risk for severe storms Sunday night

Central Texas is set for a quiet, cloudier Sunday before the threat of strong to severe storms arrives late tonight and continues through Monday.

Shelter-in-place lifted in Wimberly

The Hays County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place order Sunday after a law enforcement response in Wimberley was determined to be a mental health issue with no danger to the public.

What pharmacies are open in Texas on Thanksgiving?

If you expect to need a prescription refill around the holidays, or a bout of sniffles has you wondering if you'll need to grab some over-the-counter supplies, these are the major pharmaceutical chains' hours for Thanksgiving.

When is Whole Foods open in Texas on Thanksgiving?

If you need to grab last-minute organic ingredients to prepare your Thanksgiving contribution this year, you're in luck!

Remains of WWII veteran returned to Elgin after more than 80 years

Family and service members gathered to finally lay to rest 1st Lt. Woody T. Owen, an Army Air Corps Veteran whose remains were unidentified for decades.

City of Austin works to finalize designs for northern stitches in $104M I-35 rebuild

The City of Austin's cap and stitch project is intended to address challenges that have come with the area's growth, including traffic congestion, public safety and quality of life.

Parents disappointed after Austin ISD trustees approve closure of 10 schools

Early Friday morning, Austin ISD trustees voted on their school consolidation, something that has been the subject of controversy over the past several weeks.

This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America

Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.

When is Kroger open on Thanksgiving in Texas in 2025?

If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store for that perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck.

When is Trader Joes open in Texas on Thanksgiving?

If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.

Texas AG Paxton wants divorce docs to stay sealed, calls request to publicize 'intrusive'

The attorney general's brief of opposition, filed in Collin County earlier this week, argues that the motions filed by numerous media outlets to unseal the records are “intrusive."

Texas redistricting: Supreme Court puts pause on ruling about new congressional map

The Supreme Court has decided to put a lower court ruling concerning the 2025 Texas congressional map on pause pending the state's appeal, per the Associated Press.