City of Austin settles 78 civil lawsuits involving APD officers

Records reveal the city of Austin has paid millions in police-related lawsuits over the past five years. Some of the largest payouts stemmed from APD’s response to the 2020 George Floyd protests.

Northern Lights could be seen in Texas tonight

A powerful geomagnetic storm impacting Earth could cause the Northern Lights to be seen much farther south than normal Monday night.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

Watch: 2026 MLK Day Unity Parade in Downtown Houston

For the first time, two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades came together to celebrate and honor MLK on Monday.

ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for possible winter storm this week

The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Watch: 100+ vehicle I-196 pileup on Michigan's west side; video shows staggering aftermath

Numerous drivers are injured in the large-scale traffic incident on I-196 in Zeeland Township caused by snow squall white-outs. Video shows the sheer scale of the chain of crashes.

Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies

Valentino Garavani — the legendary fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand — has died. Here's what we know.

Train derails in Manor; no injuries reported

The Manor Police Department says a train derailed and that no injuries were reported.

MLK Day events and marches in Central Texas

Events and marches are going on in and around the Austin area to honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

Hays County officials blast federal ICE agents for "zero respect" after local raids

Federal immigration operations in Kyle and Buda have sparked criticism from local officials over a lack of communication and concerns regarding a filmed arrest that left a detainee injured.