Burn ban in Hays County through Jan. 20

A burn ban is in effect for Hays County from now into next year due to an increased risk of wildfire.

Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder

Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.

1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD

All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.

Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.

Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.

Austin Trail of Lights seasonal employee fired after racist remarks

A seasonal contractor employee with Austin’s Trail of Lights has been fired after a video showed them making what some are calling racist remarks.

Australia mass shooting: Austin rabbi speaks on attack

After a mass shooting in Australia, there was a visible law enforcement presence outside of Jewish schools, synagogues, and events, worldwide.

Fort Hood Army doctor sued for secretly recording, inappropriately touching patients

A law firm is taking action against a former Fort Hood Army doctor accused of secretly recording and inappropriately touching patients during medical exams.

Leander motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead

A person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Leander on Monday, police said.

Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment

Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.

How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets in Houston? Full price breakdown released

The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.

Package thefts in Texas among worst in the country, report says

Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.

Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.