Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.
2026 midterm elections: What are the rules for campaign signs?
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?
TxDOT offering free car seat inspections for child passenger safety week
To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers.
To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers.
Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll
The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
2 people charged with murder after victim dies from overdose: APD
Two people were arrested and charged with murder after a 19-year-old student died from an overdose. The victim's family is now speaking out.
Two people were arrested and charged with murder after a 19-year-old student died from an overdose. The victim's family is now speaking out.
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
Texas awarded $7.5 billion in federal funding for border security operations
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires.
Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
Man arrested after allegedly taking 1-year-old child from shopping cart at Walmart
A 50-year-old man was arrested after Tulsa police said he took a 1-year-old child from a shopping cart at a Walmart store.
A 50-year-old man was arrested after Tulsa police said he took a 1-year-old child from a shopping cart at a Walmart store.
Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report.
Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report.
Flock cameras: Hutto City Council votes to discontinue Hutto PD's use
The Hutto City Council has announced that it has voted to discontinue Hutto Police Department’s use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader cameras.
The Hutto City Council has announced that it has voted to discontinue Hutto Police Department’s use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader cameras.
Texas jobless rate ticks down in August but sits higher than national rate
The unemployment rate in Texas ticked down slightly in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The unemployment rate in Texas ticked down slightly in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Texas A&M football player cleared to play after heat-related emergency at practice
A Texas A&M football player will be available to play this weekend after suffering a heat-related emergency at practice this week.
A Texas A&M football player will be available to play this weekend after suffering a heat-related emergency at practice this week.
I-35 closures: TxDOT closing lanes for work as part of Capital Expressway South Project
Officials say southbound I-35 from Stassney Lane to Slaughter Lane will be closed beginning Sept. 18 at 11 p.m. and last until 9 a.m. the following morning.
Officials say southbound I-35 from Stassney Lane to Slaughter Lane will be closed beginning Sept. 18 at 11 p.m. and last until 9 a.m. the following morning.
Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
‘Kennedy Center Demolished’ photo becomes new evidence in legal battle over landmark's future
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition.