Austin ISD approves final 2026-27 budget, extends superintendent's contract
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has approved the final 2026-27 budget, with one amendment to restore full-time librarians to every campus.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has approved the final 2026-27 budget, with one amendment to restore full-time librarians to every campus.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
New report details key failings by Camp Mystic during deadly 2025 floods
Texas lawmakers have released a new report detailing four key failings by Camp Mystic stemming from the deadly 2025 floods.
Texas lawmakers have released a new report detailing four key failings by Camp Mystic stemming from the deadly 2025 floods.
Key Bridge collapse probe: Cargo ship engineer admits to federal safety violation
Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.
Dali chief engineer admitted Thursday to a federal safety violation for hiding a hazard before a power loss caused the ship to strike and collapse Baltimore's Key Bridge in 2024.
DA dismisses charge against man accused of running over slain Caldwell Co. deputy constable's arm
The Travis County District Attorney's office has dismissed an assault charge against a man accused of running over slain Caldwell County deputy constable Aaron Armstrong's arm outside a North Austin club in January.
The Travis County District Attorney's office has dismissed an assault charge against a man accused of running over slain Caldwell County deputy constable Aaron Armstrong's arm outside a North Austin club in January.
Luigi Mangione will not pursue psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will no longer be pursuing a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, according to The Associated Press.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will no longer be pursuing a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, according to The Associated Press.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
Boyle Heights warehouse fire prompts rare helicopter water drops, extended air quality warning
Firefighters used rare helicopter water drops to battle a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, triggering extended smoke and air quality advisories for Los Angeles residents.
Firefighters used rare helicopter water drops to battle a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, triggering extended smoke and air quality advisories for Los Angeles residents.
Woman killed at South Austin apartment complex: APD
A woman is dead after an incident at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
A woman is dead after an incident at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
Wife shoots, kills husband, then herself in Southeast Austin: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.
Texas man found guilty of threatening to overthrow U.S. government
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.
Texas drug mule who hid 40 pounds of fentanyl in car with child sentenced to 24 years
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Border patrol officers seize nearly $1 million in cocaine at South Texas ports of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.
Texas development group sues Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
San Antonio man sentenced for trafficking heroin
A San Antonio has been sentenced for trafficking more than 2.5 kilograms of heroin between June 2024 and October 2025.
A San Antonio has been sentenced for trafficking more than 2.5 kilograms of heroin between June 2024 and October 2025.
NTSB: Bus continued nearly half a mile after initial crash on I-95 in Virginia
A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others.
A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others.
Texas man receives maximum 50-year federal prison sentence for abusing two children
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.