'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current

A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.

San Marcos' Christmas lighting ceremony

Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.

Family of Brianna Aguilera retains Tony Buzbee, disputes ruling in student's death

The Buzbee Law Firm is teaming up with the Gamez Law Firm to help the parents of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Austin last week.

DEA launches new anti-fentanyl initiative

Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.

Austin man sentenced to 60 years for drug-related charges

An Austin man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for delivery of fentanyl and possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated

According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.

Father and son charged with trafficking 75+ firearms purchased at Texas Gun Show

Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.

Austin firefighters will now be equipped with bulletproof vests

Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.

Texas DPS: Fugitive child sex offender on Texas Most Wanted list sought in DFW area

Texas officials have increased the reward to $$8,500$ for information leading to the arrest of William Herrera Zamora, a convicted child sex offender on the state's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list.

CAIR defends against Texas Gov. Abbott's request to revoke tax exemption

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a letter they sent to the U.S. Treasury secretary in defense of their status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

This Texas city is only a little less sinful than Las Vegas: Study

Three cities in the Lone Star State rank in the top 25, judging by a comparison of crimes related to the seven deadly sins.

These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals

New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.