Best states for hiking 2025
The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on the East Coast – and even the Deep South.
The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on the East Coast – and even the Deep South.
Off-duty Georgetown firefighter killed in crash
An off-duty Georgetown firefighter died after a crash on Hwy 29.
An off-duty Georgetown firefighter died after a crash on Hwy 29.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Amazon Prime ice cross documentary released by Austin man
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
Trans pilot falsely blamed in DCA plane crash files defamation lawsuit against influencer
A transgender woman was falsely identified as the pilot flying the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane on January 29. Now, she's suing the right-wing influencer over social media posts that named her.
A transgender woman was falsely identified as the pilot flying the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane on January 29. Now, she's suing the right-wing influencer over social media posts that named her.
Tennessee family builds levee to protect home from floodwaters
Severe floodwaters in Tennessee submerged entire neighborhoods this week, but one family was prepared.
Severe floodwaters in Tennessee submerged entire neighborhoods this week, but one family was prepared.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 36 new cases, state total climbs to 541
Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."
Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
DEA veteran Daniel Comeaux named Dallas Police Chief
Veteran DEA Special Agent and longtime law enforcement officer Daniel Comeaux has been named the new chief of the Dallas Police Department.
Veteran DEA Special Agent and longtime law enforcement officer Daniel Comeaux has been named the new chief of the Dallas Police Department.
Rescued mountain lion cub paired with orphaned companion at Alabama zoo
Spruce and Juniper are getting along well, the zoo said.
Spruce and Juniper are getting along well, the zoo said.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
Tech CEO from Spain among those killed in helicopter crash
Sources confirmed to FOX 5 NY that Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive from Spain, was sightseeing in New York City when the helicopter he was aboard crashed.
Sources confirmed to FOX 5 NY that Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive from Spain, was sightseeing in New York City when the helicopter he was aboard crashed.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Check your cameras: Cedar Park, Leander police looking for attempted kidnapping suspect
Police are still looking for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping from earlier this month in Leander and are asking residents in the area to check their cameras.
Police are still looking for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping from earlier this month in Leander and are asking residents in the area to check their cameras.
City of Austin to look into more safety options for 6th Street
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
Even in 2025, the only phones at the Masters have cords
No phones at the Masters means long lines for old-school public phones.
No phones at the Masters means long lines for old-school public phones.
Helicopter crash kills family of 5 from Spain, pilot
A tourist helicopter appeared to fall apart midair and plummeted into the Hudson River, killing a family of five visiting New York City from Spain and a pilot.
A tourist helicopter appeared to fall apart midair and plummeted into the Hudson River, killing a family of five visiting New York City from Spain and a pilot.