Man accused of stabbing UT Austin student to death to be released from mental hospital

A man accused of stabbing a UT Austin student to death in 2017 will be released from a state mental hospital. Kendrex White will now head into a group home, the judge stated.

Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years

In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.

19 dogs rescued from Bastrop County home

Nineteen dogs were rescued from a home in Bastrop County. Some are now available for adoption at the Austin Humane Society.

US population may decline for 1st time this year

The United States could see its population decline in 2025 for the first time in history, driven by falling immigration and birth rates, according to new analysis.

Pedestrian fatalities remain high in the U.S.

Across the country, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 72 minutes a pedestrian dies on U.S. roadways.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS

Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.

Jackson County Sheriff searching for girl missing since 2022

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is helping search an area near Mexico St. and E. Cedar St. in Edna, Texas, for a girl who was reported missing in Dec. 2022.

Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians

See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.

Body of missing woman found hidden in detached unit behind Vallejo home

Relatives of a missing 28-year-old woman confirmed Tuesday that her body was found hidden inside a secret wall inside a detached unit at a Vallejo home, and a man has been arrested in connection with her death. 

How the government shutdown will impact the economy

The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.

Part of Bronx building partially collapses after explosion

A building partially collapsed on Wednesday morning in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, with reports of a gas explosion in the ventilation shaft connected to the boiler in the building.

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday

Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.