Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Pentagon says no hazard after shelter in place over air quality issue
A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning after air‑quality sensors detected an issue inside the building.
A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning after air‑quality sensors detected an issue inside the building.
Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.
Lawsuit seeks to stop SpaceX land exchange near Texas wildlife refuge
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.
Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison
Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.
Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman.
71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores
Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
2026 NBA Finals: Knicks' record-breaking comeback seals Game 4 win, 3-1 series lead vs. Spurs
What looked like a surefire blowout turned into one of the most epic games in NBA history when the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
What looked like a surefire blowout turned into one of the most epic games in NBA history when the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Austin Light Rail Project forces relocation of women's sports bar
As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.
As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.
Austin police release body cam footage, 911 call audio from in-custody death
The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.
The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.
Teen faces charges after shooting a toy gun in Leander
A teen in Leander is now facing a felony charge after shooting a 12-year-old girl with a toy gun. This comes as school is out and kids have more time on their hands.
A teen in Leander is now facing a felony charge after shooting a 12-year-old girl with a toy gun. This comes as school is out and kids have more time on their hands.
Juvenile shoots 12-year-old girls with 'gel-blaster' rounds in Leander: police
Two 12-year-old girls were injured by a juvenile suspect who fired ‘gel-blaster’ rounds at them over Memorial Day weekend in Leander, police say.
Two 12-year-old girls were injured by a juvenile suspect who fired ‘gel-blaster’ rounds at them over Memorial Day weekend in Leander, police say.