Texas student walkouts: TEA releases new guidance outlining consequences, responsibilities
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
Wishbone Bridge to open February 7
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
Texas U.S. Senate race: Sen. John Cornyn speaks on experience, potential runoff
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Hays CISD places new rules on student protests, including reinstituting Saturday detention
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Llano County two-vehicle crash leaves 2 teens killed, 1 other injured
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.
Georgetown ISD makes changes to bus, bell schedule for 2026-27 school year
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Thousands of electric bikes recalled over fall hazard, CPSC says
Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.
Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.
These Texas counties still require emissions testing
While Texas vehicle owners are no longer required to have a yearly inspection, some Texas counties still require emissions testing, and one more is joining the list.
While Texas vehicle owners are no longer required to have a yearly inspection, some Texas counties still require emissions testing, and one more is joining the list.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.
Trump says he will not drop DOJ criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell
Trump said Monday that the Justice Department will not drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump said Monday that the Justice Department will not drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Buc-ee's ICE donation rumors: Here's what the iconic Texas company says
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.