$8M raised, but more needed for ongoing Central Texas Flood recovery efforts
Travis and Williamson County leaders are appealing to Central Texans to donate more funds to the regional flood relief effort, as only $8 million of the $10 million goal has been raised to help survivors who can now apply for a second round of assistance.
Snow forecast for NYC-area: NJ declares partial state of emergency
Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.
Texas councilmember resigns after business expansion clashes with city ethics policy
Burnet City Council member Tres Clinton has stepped down, saying his planned airport business expansion would conflict with the city’s ethics rules.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.
Texas man gets life in prison for sexually, physically abusing child for years
A Texas man is going to prison for life for sexually and physically abusing a child for years and having child sexual abuse material of her.
Rise at West Campus student residents say they're living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions
Rise at West Campus is an apartment complex that's advertised as luxury student living, but residents say it's anything but as they have been without running water for days on end.
Texas study backs $24.5B plan to convert US 287 to interstate
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
Repairs to water plant continue in Lago Vista; conservation urged, boil water notice in place
Repairs are continuing to a water plant in Lago Vista after an emergency outage over the weekend; a boil water notice is also in place.
Real ID latest: TSA adds security fee for those flying without acceptable identification
A rumored TSA charge for those flying without a REAL ID has become official, the agency announced. Here’s what to know about the new security fee.
Texas dodges hurricane season for first time in years
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.
Arctic blast ushers in freezing, potentially record cold for 235 million Americans to kick off La Niña winter
Monday is set to be the coldest day of the arctic air outbreak, where temperatures will be subzero across Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Sheriff urges witnesses of the deadly Stockton shooting at a child’s party to come forward
Sheriff's officials in Stockton are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
James Patterson claims Marilyn Monroe was murdered in explosive new book theory
The author claims Marilyn Monroe kept track of secrets from President Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Mafia connections.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates Shein for unethical labor practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the global fashion giant Shein US Services LLC Corporation and its affiliates. The investigation is over potential violations of state law related to unethical labor practices and the sale of unsafe consumer products.
Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen
More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.
Silver Alert: Elderly couple from Texas missing since Thanksgiving Day
A Silver Alert has been issued for Charles "Gary" Lightfoot (82) and his wife Linda (81) who went missing en route from Panhandle to Lubbock.
When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.