ERCOT CEO on summer preps, artificial intelligence stressing grid | Texas: The Issue Is

The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.

Lake Tahoe boat accident: 6 dead, 2 others missing

Six people died and two others are still missing after al boat capsized during bad weather on Lake Tahoe.

Body found behind Austin gas station investigated as city's 30th homicide

Austin police are investigating the city's 30th homicide of the year after a man's body was discovered early Sunday morning behind a closed gas station in southeast Austin.

Texas man kills parents in separate counties, wounds deputy before suicide

Authorities believe a man killed his mother in Harris County, then traveled to Leon County where he fatally shot his father, wounded a deputy, and then killed himself after also shooting two dogs.

Austin Weather: Oppressive heat, humidity to persist through week

Central Texas residents are bracing for another week of oppressive heat and humidity, with temperatures consistently in the 90s and "feels like" temperatures frequently reaching triple digits.

Chris Kelley 5K honors memory of fallen Hutto officer

Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.

Chris Kelley 5K held in Austin
video

Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Ampitheater.

U.S. bombs Iran: Texas leaders react after President Trump announces strikes

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program. Here's how Texas leaders are reacting.

Former Longhorn returns to Austin to join campus police
video

A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.

Former Longhorns linebacker returns to defend campus in whole new way

A former University of Texas football player is returning to the campus that gave him so much. But this time, he’s wearing a new uniform.

North Dakota tornadoes leave 3 dead, extensive damage

A tornado that swept through North Dakota left two men and a woman dead while also leaving thousands without power.

Parents arrested one year after baby was found dead in Houston motel dresser drawer: sheriff

Three-month-old Brookelyn was found dead inside a motel room, allegedly inside a closed dresser drawer in May 2024. The child's parents and the father's current girlfriend have reportedly been arrested and charged.

Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims

Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.

Texas, federal government strike deal aiming to speed up state infrastructure projects

A new agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation will give the state more authority to conduct environmental reviews, a move the government says will accelerate the construction of bridge and highway projects.

Severe storms cause damage in MN, leave people dead in North Dakota

Severe storms in the region left three people dead in North Dakota with storm damage reported in the northern part of Minnesota.

Kroger closing 60 stores over next 18 months

A major grocery retailer in the U.S. announced dozens of its stores would be closing in the coming months. Here’s what we know.