2026 FIFA World Cup: Dallas travel demand surges as flight and hotel prices spike, report says
KAYAK says travel demand for Dallas is outpacing the rest of the country as flight searches and hotel rates spike a month ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
KAYAK says travel demand for Dallas is outpacing the rest of the country as flight searches and hotel rates spike a month ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
City of Uhland appoints new mayor, city council members
A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.
A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.
Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects
A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate.
A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate.
Bravo announces new reality show set in Texas Hill Country
A new reality show set in the Texas Hill Country has been ordered by a major network.
A new reality show set in the Texas Hill Country has been ordered by a major network.
Austin Public Health prepares for influx of travelers for FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.
The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.
Paxton accuses Chinese national of running fake childcare businesses in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.
The Alamo restoration projects will go to the state preservation board
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
Trump temporarily spared from paying $83M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
President Donald Trump has been spared from paying E. Jean Carroll $83 million for now.
President Donald Trump has been spared from paying E. Jean Carroll $83 million for now.
Texas archives will move to Pflugerville
A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."
A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."
Stopping at Buc-ee’s for gas? Here is the new payment rule you need to know
Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.
Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.
The Alamo in San Antonio undergoes renovation
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
Cornyn moves to honor Trump with Highway 287 renaming bill
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”
Waymo software recall issued after vehicle swept away by Texas floodwaters
Almost 3,800 of Waymo's autonomous vehicles are under a software recall after one of its cars was swept away by floodwaters in late April.
Almost 3,800 of Waymo's autonomous vehicles are under a software recall after one of its cars was swept away by floodwaters in late April.
Austin yogurt shop murders: $35M tentative settlement reached between city, former suspects
The city of Austin has reached a tentative settlement with the former suspects in the Austin yogurt shop murders.
The city of Austin has reached a tentative settlement with the former suspects in the Austin yogurt shop murders.
North Austin shooting leaves 1 dead; 16-year-old suspect at large
A man is dead after a shooting in North Austin, police said.
A man is dead after a shooting in North Austin, police said.
Texas water supply: Data centers could make up 9% of demand by 2040, paper finds
Up to 9% of Texas' water supply could be used by data centers alone as early as 2040, a newly released paper from the University of Texas at Austin says.
Up to 9% of Texas' water supply could be used by data centers alone as early as 2040, a newly released paper from the University of Texas at Austin says.
LG to alert smart TV users of data collection following Texas privacy settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with LG Electronics to stop the unauthorized collection of viewing data through smart TV technology and prevent its transfer to foreign entities.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with LG Electronics to stop the unauthorized collection of viewing data through smart TV technology and prevent its transfer to foreign entities.
Hantavirus in Minnesota: Officials monitor person who might have been exposed
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
2026 Election: New Braunfels sets runoff election for mayor, city council seat
The city of New Braunfels has set a date for its mayoral and city council runoff election.
The city of New Braunfels has set a date for its mayoral and city council runoff election.