Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.

Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey

Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.

Pro Boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Brazos County bicycle crash

Rising professional boxer and Texas A&M employee Hannah Rapp was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near College Station, leading to the arrest of driver Charles Eric Medina on a manslaughter charge.

Dropped charges lead to malicious prosecution lawsuit in Texas

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.

Dropped charges to malicious prosecution case in Texas
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Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.

Austin man charged with first-degree murder in 2025 Manor homicide case

Authorities have arrested 23-year-old Afamefula Bishop Egwu on a first-degree murder charge following a 10-month investigation into the September 2025 killing of Donald McVade in Manor, Texas.

Central Texas floods leave hundreds of wild animals and pets displaced

Central Texas animal rescuers are working around the clock to save and shelter hundreds of pets and wild animals displaced by recent devastating floods.

San Marcos shelter-in-place lifted after U.S. Marshals arrest wanted fugitive

Authorities arrested an armed fugitive Monday evening, prompting officials to lift a shelter-in-place order and give San Marcos residents the all clear.

31-year-old man drowns in Texas pond while crossing on horseback

A 31-year-old man drowned in a Milam County pond over the weekend after becoming separated from his horse while trying to cross the water.

$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court

Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.

Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting

An Austin man has been charged with murder after police say physical evidence contradicts his claim that he shot a man in self-defense following an apartment fight.

San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say

A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.

Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand

The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.

Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream

Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week's floods in the Texas Hill Country, and while recovery is underway, dangerous conditions remain across Central Texas as floodwaters continue moving downstream.