Austin Animal Services Holiday Challenge & Fourth of July pet safety tips
Austin Animal Services is asking the community to help give 175 sheltered dogs a safe space.
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Supreme Court ruling could boost role of national parties in Paxton-Talarico race
The Supreme Court has ruled that national political parties can spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their candidates, which could prove significant in Texas' U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.
APD to enforce personal watercraft ban for Fourth of July weekend
The Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit will begin enforcing a ban on personal watercraft on Lake Austin at sunset Friday, July 3.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Abbott swears in justices Parker, Pratt to appeals court
Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Chief Justice Judy Parker and Justice Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals Wednesday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
World Cup fever is driving massive growth in Austin soccer programs
America's World Cup team will win or go home Wednesday night. The highly anticipated knockout match is electrifying U.S. soccer fans. But the excitement on the
Central Texas recovery efforts approach one year
Since last years deadly July 4th flooding millions of dollars have been raised by Central Texas Community Foundation to help rebuild and support families across Central Texas.
DA drops cases against former Williamson County sheriff, attorney in Javier Ambler case
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dismissed evidence tampering cases against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Assistant W
Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Reactions to Abbott's call for data center restrictions near rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for new restrictions on where AI data centers can be built in Texas, focusing on rural areas and sites near neighborhoods as he argu
Texas diocese calls nun's detainment by ICE 'wildly disturbing'
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
Elgin Police identify person of interest involving suspicious death case
Elgin Police have identified a person of interest involving a suspicious death case on Tuesday.
Texas lawmakers say changes to camp safety laws likely in next legislative session
One year after the floods that devastated parts of Central Texas and the Hill Country and killed 139 people, lawmakers are preparing to take up more camp safety
Elgin police identify victim, person of interest in suspicious death investigation
Elgin police have identified the victim in a suspicious death investigation as Sonya Martinez Guerra, 55, and named a person of interest in the case.Elgin polic
Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
Texas State officially joins Pac-12 conference
Texas State University officially became a member of the Pac-12 Conference on Wednesday, marking a major milestone for the university after more than a decade in the Sun Belt Conference.
Austin Animal Services Holiday Challenge & Fourth of July pet safety tips
Austin Animal Services is asking the community to help give 175 sheltered dogs a safe space.
Texas adds 4-star defensive back to 2027 class
Four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard announced his verbal commitment to Texas via X on Tuesday. Sherrard became the sixth defensive four-star prospect Steve Sarkisian has landed in the 2027 recruiting class.
Inside the wild, high-stakes rescue of Gracie the giraffe
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — New photos of Gracie the giraffe have been released.
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
High school coach arrested for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child: Elgin Police
Jacob Donald Johns was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
No Pfireworks this 4th of July; City of Pflugerville opts to save money, focus resources on 'priority services'
Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."
Pet election aims to demystify voting, teach new voters how the process works
The Wednesday event, which was held at the Manor Community Center, was one of several "Paws to the Polls" mock elections planned ahead of the November election as Get Out The Vote efforts.
What to know about the Emerald Ash Borer, which may soon reach Central Texas
There's another flying insect to watch out for.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding at MSG, AP source reports
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
Coach arrested at Elgin High School on felony child sex assault charge: police
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
Elgin High School coach arrested on child sex assault warrant
An Elgin High School coach was arrested Wednesday on a warrant alleging aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Elgin Police Department.Officers
UT Austin team examining ethics of AI use to release 'People's Guide to AI' in 2026
Good Systems is an interdisciplinary team at UT Austin that investigates ethical AI use.
Pflugerville man sentenced to 18 years for indecency with a child
A Williamson County jury sentenced a 41-year-old Pflugerville man to 18 years in prison after convicting him of indecency with a child. He must also register as a sex offender for life.
2 in custody after scaling Empire State Building, flying banner, and appearing to get engaged
It wasn't immediately clear how they were able to get up there.
Little overnight relief and wet days: June in review
June 2026 was hotter and wetter than normal.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Pflugerville man sentenced to 18 years in prison for Indecency with a Child
A Pflugerville man will spend the next 18 years behind bars after being found guilty of Indecency with a Child.The investigation began in October 2023 when a 9-
Firework safety: What to do if something goes wrong
Fireworks are a normal Fourth of July tradition for many families, but even the smallest of fireworks can cause serious injuries if something goes wrong.
Empire State Building climbers: Who are the 'Skywalkers?'
The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Affidavit: Family gathering turns deadly in Austin's Colony shooting
A family gathering in Austin's Colony turned deadly last weekend after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to an arrest affidavit.Michael Scott Crawfo
Leander man sentenced to 100 years following child sexual abuse, assault investigation
A Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for four separate cases involving the sexual abuse of two children.Police began their investigation in Septem