America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Wisconsin driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete
WisDOT is reminding motorists to never remove or ignore traffic barriers after a driver in Milwaukee County drove into freshly poured concrete.
WisDOT is reminding motorists to never remove or ignore traffic barriers after a driver in Milwaukee County drove into freshly poured concrete.
Iran latest: Republicans call off vote on War Powers Resolution, still no deal between US and Iran
No deal had been reached with the U.S. as of Thursday, a senior Iranian source told Reuters, while also claiming gaps had narrowed.
No deal had been reached with the U.S. as of Thursday, a senior Iranian source told Reuters, while also claiming gaps had narrowed.
Man dies after being struck by tree hit by lightning on Austin restaurant patio
A man has died after a round of storms Tuesday night. A tree fell that in turn struck him on the patio outside a Barton Springs restaurant.
A man has died after a round of storms Tuesday night. A tree fell that in turn struck him on the patio outside a Barton Springs restaurant.
San Marcos Premium Outlets burglaries: 3 arrested following investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of organized retail burglaries at the San Marcos Premium Outlets.
Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of organized retail burglaries at the San Marcos Premium Outlets.
Texas tribe to open new casino on southern reservation
A new casino is opening this summer on a reservation in South Texas.
A new casino is opening this summer on a reservation in South Texas.
Video from San Marcos Premium Outlets
The San Marcos Police Department has made arrests in a series of organized retail burglaries targeting businesses at San Marcos Premium Outlets.
The San Marcos Police Department has made arrests in a series of organized retail burglaries targeting businesses at San Marcos Premium Outlets.
Hershey’s chocolate products will shift back to classic recipes amid lower cocoa prices
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Austin weather: Flash Flood Warning for multiple Central Texas counties
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for multiple Central Texas counties through tonight.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for multiple Central Texas counties through tonight.
Far-west Texas state park grows by 1,000 acres to protect bighorn sheep habitat
The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department.
The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department.
Dallas exoneree Richard Miles honored at National Civil Rights Museum
Dallas native Richard Miles is now part of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee for his work with people being released from prison.
Dallas native Richard Miles is now part of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee for his work with people being released from prison.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Texas Game Wardens say man illegally killed 13 deer, left carcasses to waste
A New Braunfels man is facing 74 charges from the Texas Game Wardens after he was accused of illegally killing 13 white-tailed deer.
A New Braunfels man is facing 74 charges from the Texas Game Wardens after he was accused of illegally killing 13 white-tailed deer.
Tennessee halts man’s execution after failing to find a vein for injection, attorney says
An attorney who was present for a planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee says it was called off after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour.
An attorney who was present for a planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee says it was called off after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour.
America 250: Greyhound launches commemorative buses honoring nation’s 250th anniversary
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Austin weather: Will severe storms hit Central Texas?
The conveyor belt of rain is still on as we expect another round of late-day storms.
The conveyor belt of rain is still on as we expect another round of late-day storms.
Paxton investigates Meta glasses over privacy concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.