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.

Body found in Lockhart park; Man arrested, charged with murder

A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in the death of another 19-year-old man in Lockhart, police said.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 300 cases detected in state

More than 300 measles cases have been detected in Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Sen. John Cornyn holds roundtable meeting in South Austin

On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.

Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting

A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says

An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.

West Texas hunter finds mammoth tusk on ranch

Researchers uncovered a mammoth tusk in West Texas after a deer hunter discovered it on a ranch.

Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say

A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.

Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits

The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours

Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours. 

Texas Stars help Jarrell fire raise money to memorialize firefighter

It's been about a year and a half since the Jarrell Fire Department lost one of their own. The Texas Stars hockey team helped the fire department raise money to honor him.