2025 rejected personalized license plates in Texas

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rejected 1,951 plate requests throughout the year. Data shows that while many applicants submitted unique phrases, the vast majority of denials followed a few specific and recurring themes.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Court recesses early Thursday for juror emergency

Gonzales is charged with 29 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors say he didn't act quickly enough during the 2022 massacre, where 19 students and two teachers were killed.

Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest

A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.

Man shot, killed in North Austin identified; APD asking for tips

The identity of the man shot and killed in North Austin has been released by police. This is the Austin Police Department's fifth homicide investigation of 2026.

Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Geological survey in Texas uncovers 1.6 billion barrels of oil

A recent U.S. Geological Survey assessment of previously undiscovered gas and oil in Texas' Permian Basin has found that there are enough resources there to fuel the entire nation for months.

UPS plane crash update: Part that broke failed 4 times on other aircraft years ago

The NTSB said Boeing previously warned plane owners in 2011 about a flawed part and that it contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed.

San Antonio river cleanup
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The City of San Antonio is cleaning out the river. They do this once every two years and part of the river is drained while they do this.

City of San Antonio cleans out river

The City of San Antonio is cleaning out the river. They do this once every two years and part of the river is drained while they do this.

Family searching for answers after victim found seriously injured in North Austin

Austin police are investigating the death of a man found along Metric Boulevard late last month. The victim’s family said they will not stop searching for answers until they know what happened.

'Go f*** yourself': Former New York City mayor Eric Adams trades insults with passenger at DFW

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was filmed in a heated exchange with a fellow traveler on a jet bridge at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Jan. 12, during which he allegedly threatened the passenger.

ICE in Minnesota: St. Paul students walk out in protest

Federal immigration agents continue their presence in Minnesota on Wednesday, exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her vehicle in Minneapolis. Find live updates on ICE's operations in Minnesota here.