Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
Austin's Lammes Candies closes its doors after 140 years
Lammes Candies, a sweet staple in Austin since the 1800s, is closing its doors.
Lammes Candies, a sweet staple in Austin since the 1800s, is closing its doors.
Armenian national pleads guilty in Texas to smuggling U.S. tech to Russia
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
Freeze alerts issued in Texas as weather whiplash turns heads this weekend
Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful cold front marches across the state.
Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful cold front marches across the state.
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.
Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.
Artemis II launch: Flight director is from Central Texas, graduated from UT
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
4 Texas teams make it to Sweet 16 round of NCAA Tournament
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Self-driving freight trucks to be tested on SH 130 in Central Texas
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.
Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Texas enters NCAA Tournament after ‘First Four’ win against NC State
The University of Texas has officially entered the NCAA college basketball tournament after winning their so-called "First Four" game against North Carolina State.
The University of Texas has officially entered the NCAA college basketball tournament after winning their so-called "First Four" game against North Carolina State.
Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Greg Casar argue at Austin airport over DHS funding impasse
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Austin police urge patients to come forward after two physical therapists arrested for sexual assault
Austin police are asking potential victims to come forward after physical therapists Paul Lietz and Manuel Rangel were arrested on separate sexual assault charges.
Austin police are asking potential victims to come forward after physical therapists Paul Lietz and Manuel Rangel were arrested on separate sexual assault charges.
Long lines at Austin airport; officials urge travelers to arrive up to 3 hours early
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
Missing 2-year-old girl from Austin found; AMBER Alert canceled
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
SXSW 2026: Changes and what you should know
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
The 2026 SXSW Conference & Festival will feel a bit different from in years past but will still be full of celebrities, music and activations.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Total of 19 people shot, says APD
The Austin Police Department releases new information about the deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin on March 1.
The Austin Police Department releases new information about the deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin on March 1.