Artemis II: What is the flight termination system?

NASA officials encountered a brief communication issue with the flight termination system, a critical safety system needed before Artemis II could safely launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Austin ISD plans to close Blackshear Elementary School in 2028

Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.

Trump commends US military for 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."

Houston TSA lines: Man passes out vodka shots while waiting

A man at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport added a little extra something to help make the security line feel less long.

Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16

Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.

Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.

Potential severe storms overnight, early Thursday

Rain is on the way to break our long dry spell with a potential for severe storms overnight and early Thursday morning across the region.

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Mangione trial pushed to October as judge delays proceedings

The decision follows a request from Mangione’s defense team to postpone the trial, which had previously been scheduled to begin Sept. 8.

DHS pauses ICE warehouse purchases to review Noem contracts

ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.