John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Police chase ends in Reseda, at least two in custody
The chase came to a dramatic end when the suspects fled from the vehicle.
The chase came to a dramatic end when the suspects fled from the vehicle.
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
1 killed in downtown Round Rock shooting; suspect found dead: police
The suspect in a deadly shooting in downtown Round Rock has been found dead, police say.
The suspect in a deadly shooting in downtown Round Rock has been found dead, police say.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Susan Leigh Wolfe cold case murder: Suspect pleads guilty, gets 8 years
A man accused of the murder of a University of Texas at Austin nursing student more than 40 years ago has pled guilty and been sentenced.
A man accused of the murder of a University of Texas at Austin nursing student more than 40 years ago has pled guilty and been sentenced.
3 Texas cities earn spots on World’s Best Cities 2026 list
3 Texas cities have been recognized in the World’s Best Cities 2026 rankings for their strong economy, business presence, and high quality of life.
3 Texas cities have been recognized in the World’s Best Cities 2026 rankings for their strong economy, business presence, and high quality of life.
Dog killed, pedestrian injured in South Austin hit-and-run: APD
A dog was killed and his owner injured in a hit-and-run crash in South Austin. Police are looking for the truck involved in the crash.
A dog was killed and his owner injured in a hit-and-run crash in South Austin. Police are looking for the truck involved in the crash.
Suspect identified in downtown San Marcos shooting
Police have identified two suspects and arrested another in connection to the violent Halloween weekend in San Marcos. One suspect is being sought by US Marshals.
Police have identified two suspects and arrested another in connection to the violent Halloween weekend in San Marcos. One suspect is being sought by US Marshals.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Texas campus free speech rules under review by special committee
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
Loved ones of man killed in hit-and-run speak out; APD searching for suspect
Austin Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit a person on a scooter downtown last month. His loved ones are speaking about the victim, who was here for Formula 1.
Austin Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who hit a person on a scooter downtown last month. His loved ones are speaking about the victim, who was here for Formula 1.
Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
Daniel Sanchez trial: Defense's use-of-force expert testifies on Day 5
The deadly conduct trial for Austin Police Officer Daniel Sanchez continues on Thursday with the defense's use-of-force expert. Closing arguments start Friday.
The deadly conduct trial for Austin Police Officer Daniel Sanchez continues on Thursday with the defense's use-of-force expert. Closing arguments start Friday.
Texas property owners will be better protected under new laws soon to go into effect
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Texas
Whooping cough cases in Texas have reached a number that has not been seen in the state in more than a decade, and medical experts are concerned.
Whooping cough cases in Texas have reached a number that has not been seen in the state in more than a decade, and medical experts are concerned.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
Former Texas gymnastics, martial arts instructor sentenced for child pornography crimes
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.