Texans warned not to plant unmarked seed packets from unknown senders
In the past year, over 1,000 such packages have been collected by the department, the first originating from China.
In the past year, over 1,000 such packages have been collected by the department, the first originating from China.
Uvalde school shooting trial: Prosecution, defense present opening statements
The trial of a former Uvalde ISD police officer is underway. Former officer Adrian Gonzales faces over a couple dozen charges of child abandonment stemming from the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre.
The trial of a former Uvalde ISD police officer is underway. Former officer Adrian Gonzales faces over a couple dozen charges of child abandonment stemming from the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre.
MIT, Brown University shooter planned deadly attack for months, DOJ says
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
Christopher Taylor: TCOLE reinstates peace officer license
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has reversed its revocation of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's license following his acquittal.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has reversed its revocation of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's license following his acquittal.
Travis County looking to replace STAR Flight helicopters
Travis County is moving forward with a $60 million plan to replace the entire STAR Flight fleet. County commissioners were told STAR Flight needs new helicopters even though the current aircraft in use were purchased less than 10 years ago.
Travis County is moving forward with a $60 million plan to replace the entire STAR Flight fleet. County commissioners were told STAR Flight needs new helicopters even though the current aircraft in use were purchased less than 10 years ago.
Woman sues former Austin PD officer, city after traumatic brain injury from 2024 police encounter
A woman who was seriously injured after being thrown to the ground by an Austin police officer in 2024 is suing him and the city. The woman had a traumatic brain injury.
A woman who was seriously injured after being thrown to the ground by an Austin police officer in 2024 is suing him and the city. The woman had a traumatic brain injury.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban officially divorce after 19 years of marriage
After 19 years, Hollywood and country music’s power couple is officially divorced. Here's what we know.
After 19 years, Hollywood and country music’s power couple is officially divorced. Here's what we know.
Round Rock New Year's Eve party shooting: Pflugerville man arrested, charged
The Round Rock Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that injured five juveniles at a New Year's Eve party.
The Round Rock Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that injured five juveniles at a New Year's Eve party.
Texas gets restraining order against Samsung after accusations of spying
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders child care system investigation after Minnesota scandal
Abbott's order follows Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's decision not to seek reelection, which itself came on the heels of the state's child care system scandal.
Abbott's order follows Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's decision not to seek reelection, which itself came on the heels of the state's child care system scandal.
Man steals several liquor bottles at Mueller's Twin Liquors: APD
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole several liquor bottles in Mueller.
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole several liquor bottles in Mueller.
3 Austin ISD elementary schools targeted in social media threat flagged by FBI
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
Burn ban in Travis County extended to February
A county judge has extended the burn ban for Travis County.
A county judge has extended the burn ban for Travis County.
Brianna Aguilera: Neighbor statement refutes some of APD's timeline, family attorney says
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
A woman who lived across the hall from the apartment where Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from shared her experience of that night, which attorney Tony Buzbee says refutes APD's version of events.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Here are the top cities to find a job in 2026, data says
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? A new study has revealed the best U.S. cities for jobs.
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? A new study has revealed the best U.S. cities for jobs.
TEA sued over 'baseless investigations' into teachers after Charlie Kirk assassination
Texas AFT has filed a federal lawsuit against the TEA and its commissioner alleging the state violated educators' First Amendment rights over social media posts made following the death of Charlie Kirk.
Texas AFT has filed a federal lawsuit against the TEA and its commissioner alleging the state violated educators' First Amendment rights over social media posts made following the death of Charlie Kirk.
Wastewater line breaks in San Gabriel River; trail section closed, emergency repairs underway
The break has shut down part of the South San Gabriel River pedestrian trail and left at least 100,000 gallons of wastewater in the river.
The break has shut down part of the South San Gabriel River pedestrian trail and left at least 100,000 gallons of wastewater in the river.
Multiple incidents of vandalism and burglary at Cedar Park Youth League Fields
The Cedar Park Police Department is looking for help identifying two people in connection with multiple incidents of vandalism and burglary at the Cedar Park Youth League Fields.
The Cedar Park Police Department is looking for help identifying two people in connection with multiple incidents of vandalism and burglary at the Cedar Park Youth League Fields.