Four new death investigators begin job in Williamson County
In all of Williamson County’s history, there has never been a death investigator. With the hire of four people this month, all that is changing.
In all of Williamson County’s history, there has never been a death investigator. With the hire of four people this month, all that is changing.
UT Austin works on plan to preserve water
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.
Nashville school shooting: Racist, extremist writings possibly tied to shooter
Authorities are examining “very concerning online writings and social media posts” connected to the shooter who killed a female student and wounded another student in a Nashville high school cafeteria.
Authorities are examining “very concerning online writings and social media posts” connected to the shooter who killed a female student and wounded another student in a Nashville high school cafeteria.
King family responds to Trump's order to declassify assassination files
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.
The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.
Texas House has new rules in place for session
The first big floor debate in the Texas House happened on Thursday afternoon.
The first big floor debate in the Texas House happened on Thursday afternoon.
Congress Avenue redesign plan: Austin Mobility Committee briefed on recommendations
The City of Austin is planning to turn several blocks in front of the Capitol into a plaza that will be closed to vehicular traffic.
The City of Austin is planning to turn several blocks in front of the Capitol into a plaza that will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Dog dies after being left outside in winter weather without food and water: WCSO
A dog is dead after being left in freezing temperatures without food or water, officials said.
A dog is dead after being left in freezing temperatures without food or water, officials said.
North Texas family says unknown person in satanic mask with religious sign rang doorbell
A Carrollton family was shaken after a man wearing a satanic mask, holding a sign with Revelation 20: 1-15 written on it, walked up to their front door and rang the doorbell.
A Carrollton family was shaken after a man wearing a satanic mask, holding a sign with Revelation 20: 1-15 written on it, walked up to their front door and rang the doorbell.
Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.
UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
Cyclist found lying in the street in Northwest Austin; APD asking for help
The Austin Police Department is looking for more information after a cyclist was found lying in the street in Northwest Austin.
The Austin Police Department is looking for more information after a cyclist was found lying in the street in Northwest Austin.
San Antonio police shooting: 6 officers released from hospital
Six of the seven San Antonio police officers injured in a shooting on Wednesday night have been released from the hospital.
Six of the seven San Antonio police officers injured in a shooting on Wednesday night have been released from the hospital.
Blue Bell releases new breakfast-inspired ice cream flavor
Blue Bell's newest flavor combines strawberry toaster pastries with vanilla ice cream.
Blue Bell's newest flavor combines strawberry toaster pastries with vanilla ice cream.
Texas House wants to form DOGE committee to research governmental efficiency
If passed, the new Texas House of Representative rules would establish its own version of DOGE.
If passed, the new Texas House of Representative rules would establish its own version of DOGE.
Trump threatens to withhold federal aid for Los Angeles over state's water policies – what to know
The president is set to visit Los Angeles on Friday as firefighters continue battling the devastating wildfires.
The president is set to visit Los Angeles on Friday as firefighters continue battling the devastating wildfires.
New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska's biggest city so far this winter
Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.
Metro New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country, including Philadelphia, New York and Anchorage, Alaska.
Texas man sentenced after smuggling more than 2,500 illegal immigrants within 6 months
A West Texas man will spend years in prison for organizing a smuggling operation involving thousands of illegal immigrants.
A West Texas man will spend years in prison for organizing a smuggling operation involving thousands of illegal immigrants.
Lockhart residents frustrated with city's decision to go against marijuana decriminalization
A protest is planned ahead of Thursday night's Lockhart City Council meeting. Residents are frustrated with the city's decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization.
A protest is planned ahead of Thursday night's Lockhart City Council meeting. Residents are frustrated with the city's decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization.