How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Man found dead in North Austin; shooter at large
A man was found dead in North Austin and the shooter is still at large, police said.
A man was found dead in North Austin and the shooter is still at large, police said.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Flood Watch on the horizon for south Central Texas
Prepare for a Flood Watch and potential Flood Warnings later this week as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, says the National Weather Service.
Prepare for a Flood Watch and potential Flood Warnings later this week as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, says the National Weather Service.
Coach Beam murder suspect makes 1st court appearance in Oakland
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites into orbit: Watch again
SpaceX's launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday evening.
SpaceX's launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday evening.
Body found inside cardboard box in South Austin; victim's roommate arrested
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found inside a large cardboard box near a bus stop.
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found inside a large cardboard box near a bus stop.
Austinites give feedback to city leaders on new proposed budget
Austin city leaders hosted a community session with live Q&A on Monday night at the Texas AFL-CIO Headquarters downtown. Taxpayers got to confront city leaders about how their dollars are being spent.
Austin city leaders hosted a community session with live Q&A on Monday night at the Texas AFL-CIO Headquarters downtown. Taxpayers got to confront city leaders about how their dollars are being spent.
Royal Blue Grocery to go cashless after armed robbery
One of Austin’s most popular grocery chains is now making a big change to how it operates after one of its locations was robbed at gunpoint.
One of Austin’s most popular grocery chains is now making a big change to how it operates after one of its locations was robbed at gunpoint.
San Antonio ICE raid: Nearly 200 migrants in custody
Governor Abbott said about 200 people were taken into custody in San Antonio over the weekend after federal agents carried out an enforcement operation. Now, some in the community are responding in protest.
Governor Abbott said about 200 people were taken into custody in San Antonio over the weekend after federal agents carried out an enforcement operation. Now, some in the community are responding in protest.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
2 arrested for allegedly concealing evidence related to crash that killed Vandegrift grad, friend
Two people have been arrested in Polk County for allegedly concealing evidence in connection to a 2023 crash that killed a Vandegrift graduate and his friend.
Two people have been arrested in Polk County for allegedly concealing evidence in connection to a 2023 crash that killed a Vandegrift graduate and his friend.
Camp Mystic victim expresses fear of being swept away before July floods hit
One of the victims of the Camp Mystic flooding expressed her fear of being swept away just two months before the flood hit.
One of the victims of the Camp Mystic flooding expressed her fear of being swept away just two months before the flood hit.