Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Rizzbot vs IShowspeed: Company behind robot sues influencer for damages

An attorney at the center of a bizarre new lawsuit, one that pits the "Rizzbot" against IShowspeed, is speaking out. "Rizzbot" may be known for entertaining crowds, but the company behind him says a livestream encounter caused serious damage.

Rosemont police investigate after Tara Reid says she was drugged at hotel bar

Rosemont police said they are investigating after actress Tara Reid said she was drugged at a hotel bar and taken to a local hospital on Sunday.

Williamson County to create county-wide water group study

Williamson County Commissioners took steps to make sure there's enough water to meet a growing population.

Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud

A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Houston tornado: NWS confirms 2 twister touchdowns on Monday

The National Weather Service has released their damage survey following Monday's severe weather in the Houston area.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration

Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.

Texas DPS finds 137 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop; 2 men arrested

The cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1 million, was found in 50 bundles concealed in a false compartment beneath a pickup truck's bed.

Case against APD officer dropped by Travis County DA

The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has conditionally dismissed a murder charge against an Austin police officer.