Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
Timothée Chalamet ballet and opera comment: Ballet Austin responds
Timothée Chalamet sparked backlash from ballet and opera communities and supporters after a comment he made during a town hall event in Austin.
Timothée Chalamet sparked backlash from ballet and opera communities and supporters after a comment he made during a town hall event in Austin.
Video surfaces of 'dancing mattress' along Florida roadway
Video of a “dancing mattress" has come to light after a Florida man stumbled upon it while trying to free up some space on his phone.
Video of a “dancing mattress" has come to light after a Florida man stumbled upon it while trying to free up some space on his phone.
Officer, suspect shot in northwest Baltimore active shooter incident, police say
Baltimore police say an officer and a man they are calling a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon in northwest Baltimore in what they describe as an active shooter incident.
Baltimore police say an officer and a man they are calling a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon in northwest Baltimore in what they describe as an active shooter incident.
SXSW 2026: Armadillo World Headquarters hosts official music showcase at iconic Austin venues
Lots of fun and exciting things to check out for SXSW this year, including some music at three of Austin's most iconic venues.
Lots of fun and exciting things to check out for SXSW this year, including some music at three of Austin's most iconic venues.
Multiple vehicles burglarized and stolen in NW Austin; police consider suspects 'dangerous'
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and auto thefts.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and auto thefts.
These are the happiest cities in America in 2026, data finds
New data is revealing the happiest cities in the U.S. Here's which cities made the list and why.
New data is revealing the happiest cities in the U.S. Here's which cities made the list and why.
Man robs South Austin Target store and assaults employee before fleeing
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who robbed a South Austin Target store.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who robbed a South Austin Target store.
Fire erupts on scrap metal barge on Delaware River
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
A fire erupted Tuesday morning on a scrap metal barge floating on the Delaware River.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
Austin weather: Severe storms with hail, isolated tornadoes possible
Buckle up and get ready for a wild weather ride in the next 24 hours.
Buckle up and get ready for a wild weather ride in the next 24 hours.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
Canadian police investigating after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning
Authorities in Canada are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Authorities in Canada are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Travelers enduring hours-long delays at airports amid partial government shutdown
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
Texas man sentenced in federal smuggling case involving rape, kidnapping of pregnant woman
An Eagle Pass man was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in a violent human smuggling operation that kidnapped and extorted a migrant family.
An Eagle Pass man was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in a violent human smuggling operation that kidnapped and extorted a migrant family.
Kyle man gets 25 years for shooting wife during argument in 2024
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his wife during an argument in December 2024.
A Kyle man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting his wife during an argument in December 2024.
Exonerated mother held on ICE detainer
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 has now been officially declared innocent after a decades-long legal battle, but immigration enforcement is now standing in her way.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder in 2005 has now been officially declared innocent after a decades-long legal battle, but immigration enforcement is now standing in her way.