Texas DPS seeking new tips in 45-year-old Christmas double murder in Harris County

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information in a 1980 double murder case. Officials are offering $6,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Texas DPS installs license plate readers in Austin

Texas DPS has installed automated license plate readers (ALPRs) within several state rights-of-way in Austin.

British woman killed in Texas after argument with father over Trump, UK investigators say

A British coroner has ruled the 2025 shooting death of 23-year-old Lucy Harrison in Prosper, Texas, an "unlawful killing," contradicting her father's claims that the weapon discharged accidentally.

Person killed in auto-pedestrian crash along I-35 identified

The Austin Police Department has identified the person who was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash along I-35.

Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless

Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.

ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says

The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where

More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

ICE says it will play a 'key part' in security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: Report

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a role in security planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia, according to reports.

US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors

Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.

Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan

Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.

UT Austin to eliminate nearly two dozen positions

Nearly two dozen positions are being eliminated at UT Austin, resulting in layoffs. But as the provost puts it, these resources will be “repurposed."

Barton Springs Pool closing for upgrades
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The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.