University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
Austin Police Oversight 'Know Your Rights' campaign emphasized after deadly shooting of teen
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative.
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative.
These Texas cities rank among America’s safest and least safe in 2026
Several Texas cities made the list for both safest and least safe in the country in a study published this week.
Several Texas cities made the list for both safest and least safe in the country in a study published this week.
Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
ICE in Texas: Faith community calls on state leaders to end violence
Faith communities in Texas are calling on Governor Greg Abbott and legislative leaders to take action to end ICE violence in the state.
Faith communities in Texas are calling on Governor Greg Abbott and legislative leaders to take action to end ICE violence in the state.
Amber Alert ends after 1-year-old last seen in Austin found
A 1-year-old boy who was last seen in Austin has been found after an Amber Alert was issued.
A 1-year-old boy who was last seen in Austin has been found after an Amber Alert was issued.
Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand
The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.
The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.
Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.
Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars
Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Austin serial killer Raul Meza facing new charge after CSAM found on his phone
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.
Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
These World Cup referees have ties to Texas
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Texas hemp ban enforceable while legal challenge plays out, court rules
The ban on many hemp products being sold in Texas can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out, a court has ruled.
The ban on many hemp products being sold in Texas can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out, a court has ruled.
Texas World Cup crowds lead officials to launch Operation Safe Summer
Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.
Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Texas redistricting: TX Supreme Court rejects removal of state Democratic lawmakers
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected the removal of state Democratic lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting.
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected the removal of state Democratic lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting.