Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Texas woman sentenced for smuggling K2-laced bibles into prisons

Henna Havila Martinez was sentenced to six years for smuggling synthetic cannabinoids into Texas prisons using Bibles and religious mail.

Former Austin private school bookkeeper embezzled $1M for home pool, mortgage

Alysa Gisser funneled tuition payments into a personal PayPal account and used the funds for a home swimming pool, mortgage payments, and credit cards.

Cedar Park police detain teens after discovery of BB guns linked to other crimes

The Cedar Park Police Department says it detained three teens and a juvenile after a call about individuals walking onto a trail with what appeared to be firearms.

Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 68 latest updates

Thursday marks Day 68 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. 

Masters tees off with star power, how to watch Round 1

The Masters Tournament is officially underway Thursday, kicking off the first round at Augusta National after a week of buildup that included practice rounds and the fan-favorite Par 3 Contest.

Texas hemp businesses head to court to fight new state rules

Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.

Man in custody after disappearance of American woman in Bahamas

Bahamian police took a man into custody in connection with the disappearance of an American woman over the weekend. 

Texas has till 2027 to avoid owing feds $700M for SNAP errors

Texas has until the end of 2027 to fix the errors in SNAP payments within the state, or risk being held accountable for a percentage of the entire federal program. If Texas were to be fined for the current level of error, the state would owe more than $700 million.