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.
Texas Supreme Court sets deadline on injunction in hemp case as back-and-forth over THC continues
The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain.
The Texas Supreme Court has given a hemp business more time to request a rehearing in a case it ruled on earlier this month, as the future of THC in the state remains uncertain.
EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.
Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Austin yogurt shop murders: $35M tentative settlement reached between city, former suspects
The city of Austin has reached a tentative settlement with the former suspects in the Austin yogurt shop murders.
The city of Austin has reached a tentative settlement with the former suspects in the Austin yogurt shop murders.
Texas school enrollment sees second-largest historic drop, falls below 5.5 million
Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and analysis by Texas 2036.
Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and analysis by Texas 2036.
Gunman in Austin 6th Street mass shooting ‘admired’ Iran leader killed in US strikes, FBI says
No evidence has been found that the gunman who committed a mass shooting along Austin’s Sixth Street on March 1 had been radicalized, according to the FBI.
No evidence has been found that the gunman who committed a mass shooting along Austin’s Sixth Street on March 1 had been radicalized, according to the FBI.
2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
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.