Texas bans adversarial countries from buying certain properties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Iranian man arrested in Austin for refusing to leave the U.S.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
Here's where Austin ranked in new list of America's best cities
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Baylor University lifts shelter-in-place after 'dangerous situation' on Waco campus
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
DOJ charges 2 more FCI Dublin officers with sex crimes bringing total to 10
The Department of Justice on Thursday announced that two former correctional officers at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin have been charged with sex crimes, bringing the number to 10, the highest number of BOP employees charged with these crimes of any prison in the country.
The Department of Justice on Thursday announced that two former correctional officers at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin have been charged with sex crimes, bringing the number to 10, the highest number of BOP employees charged with these crimes of any prison in the country.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Austin ISD celebrates 10 years of summer theater series
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Williamson County, Georgetown animal shelter merger becomes official on July 14
The merger between the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be official next month and will come with some changes.
The merger between the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be official next month and will come with some changes.
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate in untested DNA case
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
Freak umbrella accident leaves lifeguard impaled in beach day horror
A fire chief described victim as 'tough' after a shocking Jersey Shore incident.
A fire chief described victim as 'tough' after a shocking Jersey Shore incident.
Austin nonprofit donates A/C to Texas Humane Heroes
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Georgetown neighborhood sues nearby limestone quarries for 'dust and noise'
A Georgetown neighborhood is taking a limestone quarry to court. It comes after years of what they call negligence, nuisance, and property damage.
A Georgetown neighborhood is taking a limestone quarry to court. It comes after years of what they call negligence, nuisance, and property damage.
Ruh-roh! 'Scooby-Doo' breaks into Alabama store, bypasses snacks
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
Texas school bus crash: Mother of child injured speaks out
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.