L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
'Dazed and Confused' home in Austin up for sale
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Texas' new Department of Public Safety Director: 'We will not give up one square inch of this state'
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Freeman F. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the director role.
Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
TxTag Toll processing to be taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
AMBER Alert canceled for 3 missing children from Austin; suspect at large
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.
'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers
There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.
There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.
Houston rapper sentenced to life for sex trafficking teenage girls
A 29-year-old Houston rapper has been sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking minors, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
A 29-year-old Houston rapper has been sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking minors, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
'Trump train' federal civil lawsuit: Texas jury finds man liable
A Texas jury found a San Antonio man liable in the "Trump train" federal civil lawsuit on Monday.
A Texas jury found a San Antonio man liable in the "Trump train" federal civil lawsuit on Monday.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia retiring to take job in Austin: 'Unfortunately, you cannot keep secrets'
Garcia told city officials on Thursday that he is planning on retiring from law enforcement and taking an assistant city manager role overseeing public safety in Austin.
Garcia told city officials on Thursday that he is planning on retiring from law enforcement and taking an assistant city manager role overseeing public safety in Austin.
Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon
Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.
Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.
Texas AMBER Alert: Missing North Texas teen found safe in Austin
Authorities say the missing teen at the center of a statewide AMBER Alert has been found safe, but the investigation into her disappearance continues.
Authorities say the missing teen at the center of a statewide AMBER Alert has been found safe, but the investigation into her disappearance continues.
AMBER Alert update: Madison Carroll located by Austin police
Madison Carroll, the juvenile at the center of an AMBER Alert, has been safely located in Austin, thanks to the swift action of the Austin Police Department.
Madison Carroll, the juvenile at the center of an AMBER Alert, has been safely located in Austin, thanks to the swift action of the Austin Police Department.
Missing: Daughter of former MLB pitcher not seen since August 22
Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.
Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives.
Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives.