Austin gun store owner claims employees acted in self-defense in East Austin shooting
Austin Police are investigating the city's 20th homicide of the year after a man was killed in East Austin on Friday night. Now a local gun store owner is saying two of his employees were involved and acted in self-defense.
Austin Police are investigating the city's 20th homicide of the year after a man was killed in East Austin on Friday night. Now a local gun store owner is saying two of his employees were involved and acted in self-defense.
Texas AG launches probe into UNT staff over 'radical DEI ideology'
Texas AG Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into leadership at the University of North Texas over what he calls pushing "radical DEI ideology."
Texas AG Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into leadership at the University of North Texas over what he calls pushing "radical DEI ideology."
Texas hemp industry hopeful to continue operation amid pause on THC ban
Smokable hemp products are back on the shelves in Texas for now after a judge ordered a pause to the ban. Exactly how long that will last is still unknown.
Smokable hemp products are back on the shelves in Texas for now after a judge ordered a pause to the ban. Exactly how long that will last is still unknown.
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell arrested on drug charges
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell was arrested in Prosper Friday on drug charges.
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell was arrested in Prosper Friday on drug charges.
Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
2026 Masters purse: Winner to take home record $4.5 million
Golf’s biggest stars are competing for a historic payday at Augusta National this weekend as the 2026 Masters prize purse climbs to a record-breaking $22.5 million.
Golf’s biggest stars are competing for a historic payday at Augusta National this weekend as the 2026 Masters prize purse climbs to a record-breaking $22.5 million.
Annual cost of raising a small child goes up in several states: See where
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
The annual cost of raising a small child has gone up in several states. Here’s where costs are rising the most this year.
Rory McIlroy leads Masters by 6 after historic Friday run
Rory McIlroy is making Masters history as he enters the third round on Saturday at Augusta National with a commanding six-shot lead.
Rory McIlroy is making Masters history as he enters the third round on Saturday at Augusta National with a commanding six-shot lead.
Grand Central stabbing: Man with machete shot dead after 3 slashed
Police shot a suspect armed with a knife at Grand Central after multiple people were stabbed. Three victims are hospitalized in stable condition.
Police shot a suspect armed with a knife at Grand Central after multiple people were stabbed. Three victims are hospitalized in stable condition.
Man shot, killed outside East Austin club; police investigating
A man was shot and killed outside an East Austin club on Friday night, Austin police say.
A man was shot and killed outside an East Austin club on Friday night, Austin police say.
Austin police investigating East Austin homicide
Austin police gave a press briefing on a homicide outside an East Austin club Friday night.
Austin police gave a press briefing on a homicide outside an East Austin club Friday night.
Texas education board gives initial approval to Bible-infused curriculum updates
The Texas Board of Education has given their initial approval for updates to the public school curriculum, which includes teachings from and about the Christian Bible.
The Texas Board of Education has given their initial approval for updates to the public school curriculum, which includes teachings from and about the Christian Bible.
Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
'Institution of dead dogmas': Texas A&M professor resigns over trans, race-related policy
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
Austin considering regulating e-cigarette, synthetic nicotine sales near schools, daycares
The City of Austin is considering regulating the sale of e-cigarettes and synthetic nicotine products within 1,000 feet of schools and daycares.
The City of Austin is considering regulating the sale of e-cigarettes and synthetic nicotine products within 1,000 feet of schools and daycares.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on smokable THC products
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on smokable THC products after businesses across the state filed a lawsuit to that end.
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on smokable THC products after businesses across the state filed a lawsuit to that end.
Texas celebrates opening of first new state park in decades
Nestled between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Abilene is more than 4,800 acres of former ranch land that is now home to the first new state park in North Texas in 25 years.
Nestled between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Abilene is more than 4,800 acres of former ranch land that is now home to the first new state park in North Texas in 25 years.
Lawsuit blames Texas cheerleader's death on excessive energy drink consumption
The parents of a Texas cheerleader have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a beverage distributor in Hidalgo County.
The parents of a Texas cheerleader have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a beverage distributor in Hidalgo County.