Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes
The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.
Police recover body of man last seen at campsite near Lake Georgetown
A missing man was last seen at a campsite near Lake Georgetown on Friday night. On Tuesday, police reported they found his body with underwater sonar.
San Marcos man arrested for burglary at Round Rock CVS
A San Marcos man was arrested after a reported burglary at a Round Rock CVS.
Beheaded bison found in North Texas; sheriff searching for suspects
The individual or individuals responsible removed the animal's head and left the rest of the carcass behind near County Road 301.
ICE reportedly targeting Somalis in Minneapolis
Twin Cities leaders on Tuesday said an operation by the Trump Administration to target undocumented Somali immigrants is underway. Find live updates here.
Trump, ICE target Somalis in Minneapolis; city leaders respond
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
Texas woman sentenced for selling fentanyl from hospital room to undercover agent, twice
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting
The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
Country star Neal McCoy to receive Spirit of Texas Award at 2026 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame ceremony
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class of five inductees, honoring figures who have significantly contributed to Western heritage.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Central Texas Winter weather outlook 2025-2026: Will there be snow?
This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.
GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.