1 dead in East Travis County motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in east Travis County early Sunday morning, according to Austin Travis County EMS.

One dead in Manor vehicle rollover

One person has died after an early Sunday morning rollover in Manor, according to Austin Travis County EMS.

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy's death investigation bodycam footage released: report

Gene Hackman's estate had filed a petition to block the release of bodycam footage, but some newly-released footage reportedly falls outside of that scope.

Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say

Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.

Video: Driver nearly hits child after illegally passing school bus

Authorities in West Virginia have released shocking footage of a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a child.

Crabapple Fire now 100% contained, officials say

The Crabapple Fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County is now 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and Fredericksburg Fire EMS.

New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured

Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.

California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Trump official said 'buy Tesla' on TV—did it violate ethics laws?

A Trump official urged Americans to “buy Tesla” on live TV. Experts say that could violate federal ethics laws. Here’s what the rules say—and why this time, there may be no consequences.

MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review

Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.

Gun used in Austin 2024 murder was linked to other crimes in the area

More details have been released in connection with a murder suspect accused of killing an Austin man just days before Christmas. Detectives said the gun that was used is linked to several other crimes.

NTSB calls for risk assessment on 7 Texas bridges after Baltimore collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified seven Texas bridges with an "unknown" risk of collapse in the event it is hit by a ship.

LaunchPad helps UT-Austin students with entrepreneurship

University of Texas at Austin students interested in becoming an entrepreneur have the opportunity to connect with mentors to start up their own businesses through a student-run organization called LaunchPad.

Liberty Hill ISD adding schools after enrollment increase

Liberty Hill was once known as a small town but it's now starting to see significant growth and the school district is noticing it in enrollment.

Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds

A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.

Austin I-35 crash victim files $100M lawsuit against Amazon, driver, transport company

A man who broke several bones and sustained other injuries after a tractor-trailer slammed into stopped cars on I-35 in North Austin has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the driver, the Dallas-based transportation company who hired him and Amazon.