Cold front triggers widespread flooding, tornado across West Texas
A powerful cold front brought severe flooding and road closures from the South Plains to Rolling Plains, prompting TxDOT to issue high-water warnings.
A powerful cold front brought severe flooding and road closures from the South Plains to Rolling Plains, prompting TxDOT to issue high-water warnings.
Watch: Fast food robbery suspect climbs through drive-thru window
Police in Louisiana are looking for a man suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant by climbing through the drive-thru window.
Police in Louisiana are looking for a man suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant by climbing through the drive-thru window.
These are the best US cities for children, according to new data
Where are the best U.S. cities for kids to grow, learn and thrive? A new 2026 index ranked 100 major cities on child well-being. Here's what the data found.
Where are the best U.S. cities for kids to grow, learn and thrive? A new 2026 index ranked 100 major cities on child well-being. Here's what the data found.
Austin weather: Cold front to bring temperatures in the 40s
Temps in the 40s?! The first strong cold front of the season is less than 24 hours away.
Temps in the 40s?! The first strong cold front of the season is less than 24 hours away.
NBA hall of famer Amar'e Stoudemire begins new career as Florida police officer
Former NBA star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire is trading the basketball court for a badge, embarking on a new career in law enforcement in South Florida.
Former NBA star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire is trading the basketball court for a badge, embarking on a new career in law enforcement in South Florida.
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
Routine traffic stop leads to major drug bust with over 700 pounds of meth and fentanyl found in vehicle
A routine traffic stop in Nevada turned into a major drug bust after a trained narcotics detecting K-9 alerted deputies to the presence of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle.
A routine traffic stop in Nevada turned into a major drug bust after a trained narcotics detecting K-9 alerted deputies to the presence of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle.
Austin ICE shooting: Democratic Congress members hold hearing
Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.
Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.
AMBER Alert discontinued as missing Oklahoma father and child found dead in North Texas
A missing Oklahoma father and his 4-year-old son were found dead in Gainesville, Texas, after an AMBER Alert and parental kidnapping warrant were issued.
A missing Oklahoma father and his 4-year-old son were found dead in Gainesville, Texas, after an AMBER Alert and parental kidnapping warrant were issued.
Texas State University launches first-ever satellite into space
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
Camp Mystic flooding probe: Judge appoints new prosecutor, hearing over search warrants postponed
A hearing has been delayed as the Texas Rangers seek to uncover digital evidence in an investigation into Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to deadly flooding that happened in July 2025.
A hearing has been delayed as the Texas Rangers seek to uncover digital evidence in an investigation into Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to deadly flooding that happened in July 2025.
42 animals arrive at Austin Humane Society after being rescued from Bastrop County home
Dozens of dogs were rescued from a Bastrop County home, officials said.
Dozens of dogs were rescued from a Bastrop County home, officials said.
Texas files lawsuit against Gerber alleging deceptive baby food safety claims
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Gerber and Nestlé, alleging the companies deceptively marketed baby foods as safe and pure despite internal tests showing toxic heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Gerber and Nestlé, alleging the companies deceptively marketed baby foods as safe and pure despite internal tests showing toxic heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
2026 midterm elections: Travis County gives behind-the-scenes look ahead of early voting
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.
Suspect in sexual assault of Nevada child arrested at Texas border after trying to leave US, officials say
A man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Reno, Nevada was arrested at the Texas border after federal officials said he was caught trying to leave the country.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Reno, Nevada was arrested at the Texas border after federal officials said he was caught trying to leave the country.
Texas lawmaker asks Ken Paxton to investigate Transgender Education Network of Texas
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Six Flags temporarily closes some rides after deadly ejection
Authorities in Georgia are investigating an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, where a man was killed after being ejected from a roller coaster. Several parks across the country said they have temporarily closed similar rides out of an abundance of caution.
Authorities in Georgia are investigating an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, where a man was killed after being ejected from a roller coaster. Several parks across the country said they have temporarily closed similar rides out of an abundance of caution.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Travis Co. Clerk gives look at election logistics
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.