More Americans than ever say government corruption is ‘widespread,’ poll finds
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
Texas collects $4.62B in August sales tax, up 7.1% from 2025
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Woman arrested following investigation into mail theft, ID theft and fraud in Austin
A woman was arrested following an investigation into suspected mail theft, identity theft, and fraud in the Austin area.
A woman was arrested following an investigation into suspected mail theft, identity theft, and fraud in the Austin area.
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson eligible for death penalty, judge rules - Pleads not guilty
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island.
Ye announces concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
Lake Austin business owners concerned about economic impact of lake drawdown in the fall
Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.
Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.
Some businesses upset with Lake Austin draw down
Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.
Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.
Man arrested for stealing car in Kyle with baby inside
The Kyle Police Department says it has arrested a man for a series of crimes across Kyle and Buda, including multiple vehicle thefts.
The Kyle Police Department says it has arrested a man for a series of crimes across Kyle and Buda, including multiple vehicle thefts.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Texas A&M fans narrowly top UT Austin fans as Texas’ most obnoxious, survey finds
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.
Flash floods hit Grand Canyon: 2 dead, 1 missing
Grand Canyon flash flooding killed two people, left one missing, and forced hotel closures after destroying part of the park's main waterline.
Grand Canyon flash flooding killed two people, left one missing, and forced hotel closures after destroying part of the park's main waterline.
SpaceX pledges up to $220M for Brownsville water projects after land de-annexation
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
NE Austin deadly shooting: Shooter arrested, charged with murder
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Northeast Austin.
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Northeast Austin.
121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported.
Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings.