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Austin Police search for suspects in 7-Eleven robbery

The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking the community for help in locating three people involved in a May 31 robbery at a 7-Eleven on 411 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsJun 29safety

More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes

Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Texas DPS deploys explosive detection K-9 teams to Houston for FIFA World Cup security

Texas Department of Public Safety explosive detection K-9 teams and their handlers have deployed from Austin to Houston to support security efforts during the F

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29local

Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk

Police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who robbed a Central Austin 7-Eleven and tackled a store clerk in the early morning hours of

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29safety

Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme

Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch

A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29government

Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of 18-wheeler killed

Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that went over the side of an overpass and onto SH 130.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29safety

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Central Texas leaders warn AI-driven layoffs could signal broader job losses

After thousands of layoffs tied in part to artificial intelligence, Central Texas leaders are raising concerns about what it could mean for the future of jobs in Austin's booming tech sector.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

Great Horned Owl rescued from South Austin pool

Austin park rangers rescued a Great Horned Owl found trapped in a balance tank at Garrison Pool in South Austin, the City of Austin Park Rangers said.The ranger

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29parks

Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting

A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets

As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29parks

WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration

A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation: prosecutors

A 43-year-old California man pleaded guilty last week to trafficking psilocybin mushrooms and using his two young sons in the operation after repeatedly dosing them with the hallucinogenic drug, federal prosecutors announced.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsJun 29local

California children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong

Two children were airlifted to a burn center, and an adult was hospitalized after a backyard gathering in Oceanside went wrong when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows flashed and shot flames at the children, igniting their clothing.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsJun 29safety

JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK

A JetBlue Airways pilot reported striking a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsJun 29local

2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition

The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29schools

Guy Fieri becomes co-owner of NASCAR racing team

A North Carolina racing team is rolling out a new member of its ownership group.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsJun 29local

Body recovered from Lake Travis after swimmer goes missing Friday

The body of a man was recovered from Lake Travis on Saturday after he went underwater and did not resurface, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies wi

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29local

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff

Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29parks

1 dead after semi-truck falls off overpass, shuts down SH 130

The driver of a semi-truck is dead after the vehicle fell off an overpass onto State Highway 130 in Williamson County on Monday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

Driver dead after crash sends semi-truck off overpass onto SH 130

One person is dead and three others were hospitalized after an Audi SUV struck an 18-wheeler, sending the semi-truck off an overpass onto State Highway 130 in W

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29safety

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29library

Austin is using Waymo AV data to target pothole repairs

Waymo is using its autonomous vehicles to feed real-time data back to the City of Austin to address street conditions and fix problem areas.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares

CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Person drowns at Lake Travis: Game wardens

Wardens responded to at least six "water-related fatalities and emergencies" in Texas on June 27.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

18-wheeler goes over side of highway overpass in Round Rock

The Round Rock Police Department says there has been a major crash at SH 130 and University Boulevard.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29safety

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Austin ISD slows boundary plan, pushes some changes to 2027-28 school year

Austin ISD delayed a plan to redraw most of the district's zones, which impacts which schools students feed into, by a year. But some changes are still happening in fall 2027.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29schools

Gracie the giraffe safely returned to Cedar Hollow Ranch

Escape giraffe Gracie is back at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas. The ranch says she was safely recovered after “excellent preparation” and a “flawless” recovery plan, thanking the public for prayers and support.

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29local

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29safety

Deep Eddy Pool reopens Monday after week-long closure for repairs

Deep Eddy Pool reopened Monday morning after a week-long closure for repairs, the city's Parks and Recreation Department announced.The pool, located at 401 Deep

CBS Austin (KEYE) - LocalJun 29parks

Free rides on CapMetro for Austin's Independence Day event

CapMetro announced it will suspend fares starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, ahead of the annual Austin Symphony Orchestra concert and fireworks show downtown.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29safety

Texas mother of five killed in broad-daylight stabbing; three women charged with murder

Three women have been charged with murder after a 32-year-old mother of five died following a stabbing in the border city of Del Rio, authorities said.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

Ratings show Austin loves watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Austin is the No. 3 local market for the tournament in terms of rating, registering a 3.04 since the games began June 11. That means that 3.04% of all the households with TVs in the Austin DMA tuned in to watch the world's most popular athletic event. Kansas City leads the way with a 3.80 rating,...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsJun 29local

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsJun 29local

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Austin Police search for suspects in 7-Eleven robbery

More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas

Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes

Texas DPS deploys explosive detection K-9 teams to Houston for FIFA World Cup security

Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk

Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme

Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch

Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of 18-wheeler killed

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

Central Texas leaders warn AI-driven layoffs could signal broader job losses

Great Horned Owl rescued from South Austin pool

Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting

Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets

WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration

California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation: prosecutors

California children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong

JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK

2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition

Guy Fieri becomes co-owner of NASCAR racing team

Body recovered from Lake Travis after swimmer goes missing Friday

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

1 dead after semi-truck falls off overpass, shuts down SH 130

Driver dead after crash sends semi-truck off overpass onto SH 130

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

Austin is using Waymo AV data to target pothole repairs

July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares

Person drowns at Lake Travis: Game wardens

18-wheeler goes over side of highway overpass in Round Rock

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

Austin ISD slows boundary plan, pushes some changes to 2027-28 school year

Gracie the giraffe safely returned to Cedar Hollow Ranch

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Deep Eddy Pool reopens Monday after week-long closure for repairs

Free rides on CapMetro for Austin's Independence Day event

Texas mother of five killed in broad-daylight stabbing; three women charged with murder

Ratings show Austin loves watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA