SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders say they're prepared for festival
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
Carmen Mejia released from ICE custody after exoneration
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
Missing 2-year-old girl from Austin found; AMBER Alert canceled
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
Lake Pflugerville temporary waterline installed; water restrictions remain in place
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
‘The Masked Singer’ reveals High Voltage; Here’s who it is
On “Care Bears Night" of “The Masked Singer," High Voltage was finally sent home – revealing a famous face from the sports world.
On “Care Bears Night" of “The Masked Singer," High Voltage was finally sent home – revealing a famous face from the sports world.
Texas midwife's license suspended after deaths of mother, infant
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
See the photos: Florida inmate twists handcuff off
Deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damaged handcuffs after an inmate who was experiencing mental health issues twisted one of the cuffs off.
Deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damaged handcuffs after an inmate who was experiencing mental health issues twisted one of the cuffs off.
Goose caught on camera terrorizing Florida A&M University students on campus
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Marble Falls veteran receives new roof after damage from 2024 hailstorm
A Marble Falls veteran received a new roof after it was damaged during a hailstorm in 2024.
A Marble Falls veteran received a new roof after it was damaged during a hailstorm in 2024.
Texas inmate threatens to 'blow up' prison admin's house, gets extra prison time
Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.
Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.
Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.
First new US oil refinery in 50 years set for construction in Texas, Trump says
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
The first new oil refinery to be built on U.S. soil in half a century is set for construction in Texas, the president announced Tuesday.
Downtown Austin club shooting leaves 1 injured; no arrests made
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
'This place broke something in us': Family details life inside Texas ICE detention center
A longing for home and normalcy amongst stories of medical neglect, poor food, abuse and the lack of religious freedom are all themes in letters from an Egyptian family held for months in Texas in the only family facility ran by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A longing for home and normalcy amongst stories of medical neglect, poor food, abuse and the lack of religious freedom are all themes in letters from an Egyptian family held for months in Texas in the only family facility ran by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
SXSW 2026: CapMetro extends services, makes it easier to get around Austin
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
NFL considering expanding Thanksgiving games with this lineup
The NFL may add new games around the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s what to know.
The NFL may add new games around the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s what to know.
Body found in Colorado River; Austin police investigating
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.