Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
Having school safety talks with your children
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport
A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured.
A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured.
Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
West Nile in Texas: Travis County sees first human case of 2026
Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.
Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.
Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall
Police have identified a suspect accused of assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia’s City Hall last week, including asking at least one woman if she was "ready to die."
Police have identified a suspect accused of assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia’s City Hall last week, including asking at least one woman if she was "ready to die."
Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire
A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say.
A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say.
Citi Field raccoon reaches through hole in stands to grab food during game
What would you do if you saw a paw reach out from underneath you at a baseball game?
What would you do if you saw a paw reach out from underneath you at a baseball game?
South Dakota mayor, two children involved in paraglider crash that killed 8-year-old
A South Dakota mayor and his two children were involved in a paraglider crash northeast of Aberdeen on Wednesday, leaving his 8-year-old child dead.
A South Dakota mayor and his two children were involved in a paraglider crash northeast of Aberdeen on Wednesday, leaving his 8-year-old child dead.
Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.
Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Woman arrested by FBI after allegedly planning to attack NYS Capitol building
A New York woman was arrested by the FBI after allegedly planning to bomb the New York State Capitol building.
A New York woman was arrested by the FBI after allegedly planning to bomb the New York State Capitol building.
Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Dallas Zoo’s new baby elephant makes public debut
The Dallas Zoo has introduced Matope, a newborn African elephant, now making daily public appearances in the Giants of the Savanna exhibit with his mom, brother, and aunts.
The Dallas Zoo has introduced Matope, a newborn African elephant, now making daily public appearances in the Giants of the Savanna exhibit with his mom, brother, and aunts.
No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
North Austin shooting suspect compared APD to KKK, only wanted to negotiate with FBI: affidavit
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
Two Milligan University cyclists killed, others hurt after car crashes into team
Two members of a college cycling team were killed, and multiple others were injured after a car crashed into the team on a Tennessee highway.
Two members of a college cycling team were killed, and multiple others were injured after a car crashed into the team on a Tennessee highway.
Austin weather: Heat Advisory to be in effect through the weekend
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.