Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Man killed by fallen tree in Brooklyn amid weekend nor'easter
A 56-year-old man was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
A 56-year-old man was killed by a fallen tree in Brooklyn on Saturday.
No. 1 Texas Longhorns holds off No. 14 Tennessee Vols 20-17 in Knoxville
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.
Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified
An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department.
An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department.
2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
GoFundMe supporting elderly couple from The Colony shut down due to violation
A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Travis County double homicide: Mississippi man charged with capital murder
A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
East Austin homicide: Teen kills girlfriend's ex, steals his car
A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond's son arrested on drug, assault charges
"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.
2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
City of Austin cancels drawdown of Lake Austin
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.
Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee.
Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.