Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Memorial Day storms bring large hail to Gillespie County
Monday night's storms brought hail, wind, rain, and more to Central Texas, including in the city of Fredericksburg.
Monday night's storms brought hail, wind, rain, and more to Central Texas, including in the city of Fredericksburg.
Texas House fails to pass automatic bail denial for repeat offenders
The measure fell three votes short of the 100 needed to put it on the ballot for public vote.
The measure fell three votes short of the 100 needed to put it on the ballot for public vote.
Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
Vehicle catches fire near Samsung facility; FM 973 closed in both directions
FM 973 is completely closed near the Samsung facility in Taylor due to a vehicle fire.
FM 973 is completely closed near the Samsung facility in Taylor due to a vehicle fire.
'I'm coming for the pimps': Texas lawmakers take aim at human trafficking profits
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
Texas lawmakers pass bill banning gun buyback programs
A bill preventing cities from hosting gun buyback programs is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters called the programs a waste of taxpayer money, while opponents called the bill government overreach.
A bill preventing cities from hosting gun buyback programs is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters called the programs a waste of taxpayer money, while opponents called the bill government overreach.
Measles in Central Texas: Second case confirmed in Leander
Williamson County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in Leander, this time in an unvaccinated adult.
Williamson County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles in Leander, this time in an unvaccinated adult.
Suspected murder-suicide in Williamson County under investigation: sheriff
Two people are dead after a suspected murder-suicide at a home just outside Georgetown, says the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Two people are dead after a suspected murder-suicide at a home just outside Georgetown, says the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Parents of nonverbal boy found in Leander located: sheriff
Williamson County authorities say that the parents of the boy have been found.
Williamson County authorities say that the parents of the boy have been found.
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
Texas bans nondisclosure agreements in sex abuse cases
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run crash: Two suspects arrested
A woman linked to the death of an 18-year-old who was struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake was arrested on Tuesday. A man who allegedly helped her get away from the lake is also in custody.
A woman linked to the death of an 18-year-old who was struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake was arrested on Tuesday. A man who allegedly helped her get away from the lake is also in custody.
New Orleans prison escape: Two escapees captured in Huntsville, another captured in Baton Rouge
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic
A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.
A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.
SpaceX Starship successfully launches before losing contact mid-reentry
SpaceX has lost contact with its Starship rocket after launching from southern Texas on Tuesday night.
SpaceX has lost contact with its Starship rocket after launching from southern Texas on Tuesday night.
These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.
Uhland teen killed in shooting; teen suspect charged with murder
The Uhland Police Department says an 18-year-old has been taken into custody and charged with murder in connection to a shooting death of another 18-year-old.
The Uhland Police Department says an 18-year-old has been taken into custody and charged with murder in connection to a shooting death of another 18-year-old.
Texas measles outbreak: State sees increase in cases not connected to outbreak
There are nine new cases reported in the state since Friday that are not connected to the West Texas outbreak.
There are nine new cases reported in the state since Friday that are not connected to the West Texas outbreak.
Drones could help Austin Police Dept. as it looks to hire new officers
As the Austin Police Department works to hire hundreds of new officers, Chief Lisa Davis says she is interested in supplementing with drones.
As the Austin Police Department works to hire hundreds of new officers, Chief Lisa Davis says she is interested in supplementing with drones.