SXSW 2026 drops second weekend; conference, festivals to run concurrently
SXSW is making some big changes for 2026, including dropping the second weekend of the festival.
SXSW is making some big changes for 2026, including dropping the second weekend of the festival.
Indiana cop charged after forcing daughter, 6, to stand in freezing cold with threatening sign
An Indiana cop allegedly forced his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in cold temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment.
An Indiana cop allegedly forced his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in cold temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment.
2 victims held at gunpoint, assaulted in North Austin; APD searching for suspects
Austin police are looking for three suspects accused of assaulting two victims and stealing their items in North Austin.
Austin police are looking for three suspects accused of assaulting two victims and stealing their items in North Austin.
Suspect in December shooting apprehended, charged with first-degree murder: APD
US Marshals and Austin police have apprehended a man suspected in a fatal shooting last year in Southeast Austin.
US Marshals and Austin police have apprehended a man suspected in a fatal shooting last year in Southeast Austin.
Video shows rescue of CT man held captive, stepmom's 911 call
Dramatic video shows the moment firefighters rescued a 32-year-old man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for decades and set fire to their home to escape.
Dramatic video shows the moment firefighters rescued a 32-year-old man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for decades and set fire to their home to escape.
Crabapple Fire: Wildfire near Fredericksburg 85% contained, officials say
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
The Crabapple Fire is now over halfway contained, according to officials. The fire has burned nearly 10,000 acres in Gillespie County.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
Austin elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit images of students, principal says
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher used AI to create explicit material using photos of students in his classroom, says the school's principal.
Crabapple wildfire now at 9737 acres near Fredericksburg, 65% contained
Crews have continued to make progress as they worked to contain a fire in Gillespie County that sparked Saturday afternoon.
Crews have continued to make progress as they worked to contain a fire in Gillespie County that sparked Saturday afternoon.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
13 people rescued after being trapped in Burger King bathroom during tornado in Missouri
A small town about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, called Villa Ridge, suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado damaged several buildings, including a Burger King.
A small town about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis, called Villa Ridge, suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado damaged several buildings, including a Burger King.
Crabapple Fire: Gillespie County wildfire burns nearly 10,000 acres this weekend
The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres in the span of just over 32 hours.
The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County has burned nearly 10,000 acres in the span of just over 32 hours.
Franklin Barbecue named top Texas BBQ joint for 2025 by Southern Living
A popular Austin restaurant has been crowned best BBQ joint in Texas for the fourth year running by Southern Living.
A popular Austin restaurant has been crowned best BBQ joint in Texas for the fourth year running by Southern Living.
MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
Austin I-35 crash: Work zone design a 'definite focus' of deadly 17-vehicle crash investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is looking carefully at the design of the work zone on I-35 where a 17-vehicle crash killed five people in North Austin on Thursday night.
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is looking carefully at the design of the work zone on I-35 where a 17-vehicle crash killed five people in North Austin on Thursday night.
Texas wildfires: FEMA approves federal assistance grants for fires in Gray, Gillespie counties
FEMA has approved Texas's request for federal reimbursement for costs associated with fighting two large wildfires burning thousands of acres in the Hill Country and the Panhandle.
FEMA has approved Texas's request for federal reimbursement for costs associated with fighting two large wildfires burning thousands of acres in the Hill Country and the Panhandle.
Austin crash investigation on I-35 turns to homicide investigation
Austin Police are investigating an early Sunday morning homicide that was discovered while responding to a crash on I-35 in North Austin.
Austin Police are investigating an early Sunday morning homicide that was discovered while responding to a crash on I-35 in North Austin.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South
At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.
At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.