USPS mail delivery changes begin: Here's what to know

The USPS is adjusting service standards for first-class mail, periodicals, marketing mail, and package services in an effort to save $36 billion over the next decade.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know

If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.

Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.

Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home

Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Round Rock police search for missing man

Round Rock police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 34-year-old man.

Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say

Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.

Texas AG Ken Paxton's former aides awarded $6.6m judgement in whistleblower case

On Oct. 1, 2020, the whistleblowers told the Office of the Attorney General that they had gone to the FBI, accusing Paxton of using his office to help political donor and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.

Stagecoach Inn reopens historic restaurant

After a brief hiatus, Salado's Stagecoach Inn celebrated the reopening of its historic restaurant.

IRS to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with civil rights office, sources say

The IRS has begun layoffs that could slash up to 25% of its workforce, starting with the closure of its civil rights office. The cuts are part of broader Trump administration efforts to shrink the federal government.

Snake season in Texas. What you should do if you encounter one

It's snake season in Central Texas. As the reptiles slither out of hiding and into your line of sight, there are ways to avoid getting bitten.