Liberty Hill memorial marks where APD Officer Tony Martin died

Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.

Bill requiring Texas sheriffs to work with ICE gets initial approval in House

A bill requiring Texas sheriffs to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for federal immigration warrants in local jails gained initial House approval.

Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion

An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.

'Big ol' animal' fossils could slow Texas road construction

Recent archaeological excavations at a highway construction site in West Texas have uncovered the fossilized remains of Ice Age creatures.

DEP worker killed in barge explosion at Harlem wastewater facility

The blast apparently threw the 33-year veteran worker into the water, where he became trapped between the barge and the pier and died, according to one report.

Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds

A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.

Uvalde school shooting: Where things stand 3 years later

On May 24, 2022, 19 children and two teachers were killed when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

Julión Álvarez AT&T Stadium show postponed after singer denied entry to US

Popular Mexican singer Julión Álvarez had to postpone his sold-out concert at AT&T Stadium on Saturday after he was unable to enter the U.S. due to visa issues.

Electric flying boat hits the waves on Lake Austin

Navier launched a flying electric boat on Lake Austin. The company says the vessels are environmentally friendly and have zero emissions.

Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content

A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.

Texas weather: Severe storms leave damage behind in Hays County

After severe weather on Thursday night, Hays County got all sorts of damage in both neighborhoods and at the airport.

Texas lottery winner on delays in $83M prize payout: 'I've lost a lot of faith'

A woman is suing the Texas Lottery after winning $83 million. The Montgomery County resident won back in February but was told she can’t be paid because of a state investigation.