Cyclospora outbreak not under control yet, says former FDA commissioner
Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said Sunday the agency does not yet have the outbreak of cyclosporiasis under control....
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More money for teacher pay: Georgetown ISD to weigh tax election again
The district is now weighing how to raise funds for increased teacher pay through a potential tax rate election.
How Texas protects you from data center costs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas recently provided details on the steps being taken to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion....
Steve Sarkisian backs Greg Sankey's measured approach to College Football Playoff expansion
Steve Sarkisian said Texas remains committed to navigating the current 12-team College Football Playoff, backing SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's cautious approach to future expansion....
Polling shows James Talarico holds an advantage among Black voters in Senate race, but worries about voter turnout remains
As Talarico looks to defeat Republican candidate Ken Paxton and turn Texas blue in a statewide election for the first time 30 years, he will need to rely on every voter bloc he can get, including Black Texans....
Texas picked runner-up to Georgia in preseason SEC media poll
Texas received the second-most votes to win the SEC Championship in the SEC preseason media poll, released Friday during SEC Football Media Days.
Round Rock commits $3 million to extend CapMetro partnership into 2028
Round Rock city council members on Thursday night voted unanimously to extend the city's partnership with CapMetro.
11 charged in Texas rail container deaths
Federal prosecutors have charged 11 people in connection with a human smuggling operation that left seven migrants, including a minor, dead inside a sealed shipping container aboard a freight train in Laredo, Texas....
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled
The new recall covers Romorgniz 12-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on Amazon between May 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Austin City Council debates over TIRZ plan for Dog’s Head development
Hundreds of people packed Austin City Hall Thursday as the Austin City Council considered a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone for more than 2,600 acres of land known as Dog’s Head....
Austin City Council discusses 'Dog's Head' development as many express opposition
The City of Austin said "Dog's head" will help economically, but others are staunchly opposed, arguing it only benefits developers.
Midland ISD files lawsuit in challenge to Texas school funding system
The Midland ISD Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to authorize a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. The case would ask a Travis County court to determine whether the state's school funding system violates the Texas Constitution by limit...
Buda City Council member announces resignation, special election planned
Buda City Council Member Matt Smith announced he will resign from seat, prompting a special election that is expected to coincide with the Nov. 3 general election....
Austin councilmember shares cancer journey after becoming a new mother
Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes shared on Tuesday that she's been battling breast cancer, right after becoming a new mother.
Public Utility Commission seeks additional authority to regulate data centers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) proposed additional legislative actions ahead of the next session to give itself and the Electric Regulatory Commission of Texas (ERCOT) more authority in regulating data center development in the state....
Austin council resolution would require water conservation plans for major consumers, like data centers
Austin City Council members are back from summer break this week, and one of the items on the agenda for their first meeting back involves water usage, particularly for customers that use large volumes of water, such as data centers and other water-intensive developments....
Texas lawmakers question how municipal utility districts impact housing affordability
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday reviewed the state's management of public lands, disaster recovery programs and municipal utility districts (MUDs), with much of the discussion centered on whether the districts provide the right balance between supporting growth and protecting taxpayer...
Talarico endures tense exchange over Black voter support during Houston town hall
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
San Antonio ISD selects new superintendent amid concerns of state takeover
San Antonio ISD on Monday night finalized its selection of Dr. Adrian Bustillos as its next superintendent of schools.
Williamson County seeks more state funding for mental health programs
Williamson County commissioners approved sending a letter to state lawmakers urging continued support for Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, the region's designated local mental health authority....
Texas launches Rural Hospital Officers Academy to strengthen rural health care leadership
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is creating a free Rural Hospital Officers Academy to train hospital leaders and support the long-term stability of rural health care across the state....
Could the SEC really break away? Commish says conversations are real but that's not what they want
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday that leaders of the powerhouse league are having “real” conversations about breaking away from the rest of college sports, though that's not the preferred solution....
FCC approves startup's space mirror to reflect sunlight to dark parts of Earth
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a startup business's request to build and launch a mirror satellite that would reflect sunlight back toward the dark parts of Earth....
Panasonic recalls more than 11,000 toaster ovens due to electrical issues
The latest recall covers Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens sold online at retailers like Amazon and Costco, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Jane Nelson, as she exits office, opens scrutiny into 'commercial mailbox' voters
It's a second-degree felony for Texans to misrepresent their residential address when registering to vote.
Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas’ top election official
Howden will need to be confirmed by the Texas Senate when the Legislature returns in January, but can serve until then without legislative approval.
Biden will publish memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, “Promise Me, America,” which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection....
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech
There was no single ‘bombshell’ revelation despite the hype that preceded the speech.
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he's long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election. Trump’s fixation on his loss ...
FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month....
Talarico challenges Paxton to debates in US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged Republican nominee Ken Paxton to participate in three televised debates, saying voters deserve to hear the candidates answer questions directly ahead of November's election....
WATCH: Epic raccoon rescue on Lady Bird Lake in Austin goes viral
A lucky raccoon was rescued by a couple of paddleboarders during stormy weather on Lady Bird Lake Tuesday.
Austin Transit Partnership to vote on $39M contract for light rail vehicles
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board of Directors will consider a contract to begin the preliminary design work for the city's future light rail vehicles....
Elon Musk's $1M voter giveaway likely was illegal, Wisconsin panel finds
A bipartisan elections panel found that billionaire Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin’s election bribery law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters during the state’s Supreme Court election last year....
The votes are in. This is the most popular summer fruit among KXAN viewers
Watermelon was voted the most popular summer fruit in a KXAN social media poll, receiving more than double the votes of the runner-up, peaches.
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....
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.
After petition rejection, Taylor says data center concerns will be addressed through comprehensive plan update
City officials said they anticipate bringing an ordinance related to digital infrastructure before city council in September following public input and required notifications....
Texas man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention
A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."...
Austin restaurants could receive city incentives for paying workers a living wage
An Austin advisory board is considering a proposal that would create incentives for locally owned restaurants that offer living wages, paid leave and other worker benefits. Supporters say the program could help improve working conditions while supporting small businesses....
Standard time could become permanent in US under new bill, with some exceptions
While a House bill to make daylight saving permanent could be voted on this week, another new bill calls for an opposite approach.
What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established un...
Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
"We will got to the ends of the Earth to collect all the evidence so that we can eventually let the public know what happened.”
Longhorns baseball players Riojas, Robbins and Tinney hear their names called on Day One of 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney and Ruger Riojas heard their names called in Day One of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Their selections make it 61 straight years a Longhorn has been taken in the draft....
House to vote on measure making daylight saving time permanent
Daylight saving time has been observed throughout most of the U.S. since the 1960s, shifting clocks forward one hour from March to November.
Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
Trump tells reporter she'll be killed if Iran strikes Air Force One: 'If I go, you go'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a reporter aboard Air Force One that she would also be killed if Iran struck the jet, as tensions rise once again between the U.S. and Tehran....
Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026....
Taylor residents outraged after city rejects data center petition
About 15 minutes into a Taylor City Council meeting, while residents were speaking in support of a citizen-led data center petition, the city announced on social media that the proposal could not move forward — leaving many to learn of the decision online rather than from council...
Taylor City Council faces public pressure over proposed digital infrastructure zone
For the first time since a petition was created to establish a digital infrastructure zone, the Taylor City Council is set to publicly address where data center...
City of Taylor to discuss citizen-led ordinance on proposed data center
There is a big debate over digital growth in the City of Taylor. Neighbors are pushing back against a proposed $1 billion data center.
Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private property
It's part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.
Delta rolls out cheaper first-class, business fares with fewer perks: 'More ways to choose'
The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports
A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access....
Community Care looking at options after woman detained by ICE outside of clinic
Community Care's CEO confirmed in a Central Health board meeting last week that someone was indeed detained in the parking lot of its health center on Monday of last week....
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
Austin Community College Board approves $583M budget, holds tuition flat for 13th year
Tuition at Austin Community College will remain unchanged for the 13th consecutive year.On Monday, ACC's Board of Trustees approved the college's operating budg...
Cruise ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected, along with 23 crewmembe...
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