H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
Texas identifies thousands of potential noncitizens registered to vote
Potential noncitizen voters were identified in 189 of the state's 254 counties.
Potential noncitizen voters were identified in 189 of the state's 254 counties.
Virginia man rides every roller coaster in the US—all 1,069 of them
Rick Mathews has achieved a thrilling milestone by riding every roller coaster in the U.S. that allows adults — a total of 1,069 rides.
Rick Mathews has achieved a thrilling milestone by riding every roller coaster in the U.S. that allows adults — a total of 1,069 rides.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.
UT Austin students protest President Trump's Higher Education Compact
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
Man with gun arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport after making threats
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
Billy Joe Cagle was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after police said he threatened to “shoot up" the terminal.
2 men from Mexico arrested in connection to North Austin murder
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
CapMetro swears in RenEarl Bowie as police chief
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
Austin, Travis County under disaster declarations due to wildfire risk
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
Daniel Naroditsky, 29-year-old chess grandmaster and educator, dies unexpectedly
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster, educator, and beloved figure in the chess world, has died unexpectedly.
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster, educator, and beloved figure in the chess world, has died unexpectedly.
Driver crashes into building in Midtown leaving 9 people injured: FDNY
FDNY said it received a call just before 4 p.m. about a car that struck a building at West 30th Street and Eighth Avenue.
FDNY said it received a call just before 4 p.m. about a car that struck a building at West 30th Street and Eighth Avenue.
1 killed, 1 other injured in Travis County deadly crash
One person is dead and another was injured after a two-car crash in Travis County.
One person is dead and another was injured after a two-car crash in Travis County.
Former Texas elementary school teacher gets life in prison for sexual abuse of children
Hays County officials say a 53-year-old former elementary school teacher has been found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of children in cases that date back decades.
Hays County officials say a 53-year-old former elementary school teacher has been found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of children in cases that date back decades.
Federal government shutdown and SNAP food benefits: FAQ
SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.
SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.
F1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin until 2034
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
Burleson couple charged after adult special needs son found buried in backyard
An investigation is underway after police found the body of a Burleson couple’s 26-year-old special needs son buried in their backyard.
An investigation is underway after police found the body of a Burleson couple’s 26-year-old special needs son buried in their backyard.
Amazon Web Services says issue that caused outage 'mitigated'
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.