Man in Florida killed by truck while fleeing ICE agents
The incident marks the third death in an incident involving ICE since July 7.
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Texas weather: Flash flooding prompts statewide emergency response
A dangerous, multi-day weather system brings a systemic flash flood risk across vast portions of Texas, prompting high-water rescues, widespread road closures, and a statewide emergency response.
"Believe it when I see it": St. Johns development finally breaking ground?
The city announced Tuesday it will break ground on a mixed-use development on a piece of land that used to house a car dealership and a Home Depot just off of I-35 at St. Johns Ave.
CBP arrests man wanted for child sexual assault at Brownsville Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 20-year-old man at the Brownsville Port of Entry after discovering he was wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault of a child.
Houston ICE shooting: Houston Mayor, HPD Chief asking for Texas Rangers to investigate
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz say they have requested the Texas Rangers to conduct an independent investigation following a deadly ICE shooting last week in Houston that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Austin firefighters respond to apartment fire on Gessner Drive
Austin firefighters responded to an apartment fire Tuesday at a complex in north Austin, evacuating residents as crews put out the fire.
Man in Florida killed by truck while fleeing ICE agents
The incident marks the third death in an incident involving ICE since July 7.
Report: Austin Police issue 78 hazardous citations; no vehicle noise in May
The memo states officers issued 78 hazardous citations, 17 non-hazardous citations, 127 warnings, and made contact with 10 motorcyclists but no engine noise violations.
Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
Festivals like All Things Go, Kilby Block Party 'big inspiration' for Austin's Holiday Hootenanny
"Cosmic gumbo of sounds" is how one of the organizers of Resound Presents' Holiday Hootenanny described putting together the lineup for the event, which the local events promoter announced on Monday.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
Texas launches investigates LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
Texas weather: Flooding concerns amid heavy rain
Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern.
Travis County, Austin issue disaster declarations as flash flood threat grows
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.
Texas town braces for round two after devastating flooding
Sabinal residents and Mayor Erik Gomez are preparing for an expected second round of heavy rain following significant flooding in Uvalde County.
TMA calls for new guardrails on betting-style apps as sports betting concerns grow
A new proposal from the Texas Medical Association is taking aim at online prediction market platforms, calling for more guardrails to protect young users from gambling-like behavior.
Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Invasive pasture mealybug spreads to 70 Texas counties, threatening hayfields and pastures, report says
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
Goodbye middle seat: United Airlines announces new seating option
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
House passes Daylight Saving Time bill: What it means for your state
The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.
Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs
Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models.
How to check if you live in a floodplain
The weather this week brings a lot of rain and storms to parts of Texas, including here in the Austin metro area.
Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
Taco Bell removes certain menu items amid cyclospora outbreak: Reports
Taco Bell is reportedly taking precautions as a parasite continues to sicken thousands of people nationwide.
St. John Pocket Park to close for expansion as Austin redevelopment project begins
Austin's St. John Pocket Park will close through 2028 as the city expands it into a 4-acre neighborhood park.
SpaceX targets Thursday for Starship’s 13th test flight from South Texas
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
Hays County launches free digital mental health platform for residents
The county recently launched Behavioral Health 360, a partnership with CredibleMind that provides residents with free access to thousands of mental health resources, self-care tools and local support services.
E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
NEW YORK (AP) — The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said. The payment — representing the $5 million jury award, plus interest — was made Monday from ...
Texas AG investigates LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the professional networking platform advertised and profited from fake or misleading job listings, commonly referred to as "ghost jobs."
US uses Austin company's drone boat in Navy's first combat use
According to CENTCOM, it's the military's first combat use of unmanned naval vessels
Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
New Braunfels resident claims $20M scratch ticket prize
A New Braunfels resident has won $20 million with a top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket game $20 Million Supreme.
Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze...
Millions in Texas face serious dayslong flash flooding threat
Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements
The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan.
Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase
Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
Minnesota officials say they've obtained body camera footage, other evidence from Good, Pretti shootings
Minnesota officials said Monday that they obtained body camera footage and other evidence from the federal government for the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Will Ferrell worked at Disneyland. Here's why he quit after a day
Before Will Ferrell became the Will Ferrell we know today, he, too, was a young person working so-called "fun, dumb jobs" that preceded his career.
The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)
If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.