False Talarico conspiracy theory offers lessons: 'Once something goes viral, it's hard to unviral it'
Experts say false claims can continue spreading online and shaping perceptions even after they're disproven.
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Texas women's basketball picked second in SEC preseason poll
Coming off consecutive Final Four appearances, Texas women's basketball was picked behind South Carolina in the SEC preseason media poll, while senior Madison Booker earned first-team All-SEC honors....
NHL's pulls 'Hot for Hockey' romance-themed audiobooks shortly after debut
A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week.
GALLERY: Heavy rain soaks Central Texas
Heavy rain is moving across Central Texas, first hitting the Hill Country before spreading east toward Austin and the I-35 corridor.Up to 9 inches of rain fell...
Lammes Candies set to re-open under new ownership
After closing in July after 141 years of business, Lammes Candies is re-opening under new ownership, according to a post on Facebook.
Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library....
It's Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
POLL: Would you feel comfortable riding in a driverless car on the freeway?
Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous freeway rides in Austin. Riders booking through the Uber app may now be routed onto freeways on select trips, followin...
San Marcos man accused of murder had lengthy criminal record
Hays County jail and court records show Garcia has been booked into jail more than 20 times since 2007. His previous cases include charges involving criminal trespassing, drug possession, burglary and other offenses. Many of those cases were dismissed or declined by prosecutors....
Waymo begins offering driverless freeway rides in Austin
Waymo began offering fully autonomous freeway rides in Austin, expanding its driverless service.Riders who book through the Uber app may now be routed onto free...
Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
Man dies in custody at Travis County Jail one day after booking
A 43-year-old man died Wednesday after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Travis County Jail, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
New study finds Texas public libraries generate billions in economic value
A new Texas Library Association study found public libraries contribute billions to the state's economy.
Hurricane drought in the Atlantic; record slow season
The climatological peak of hurricane season has passed, and the 2026 Atlantic season is now in the record books with no hurricanes yet.
Book-shaped Ayn Rand Center under construction, set to open in 2028
Austin residents may have noticed the construction project at the intersection of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Gabriel Street.
WATCH: 9/11 remembrance ceremony, annual reading of names
Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. During the morning in NYC, thousands gathered to remember those whose lives were lost. Several roads in the area will also be closed....
Fake GOP convention website redirects to DOJ’s Epstein library
The URL, gopdallas2026.com, takes visitors to the DOJ's main landing page for documents related to the sex offender.
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy
Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company's words, turning “long-term goals into action plans.” The parent company of Instagram and Fa...
A comic book, a TSA pin and an 11-year-old's mission to remember 9/11
After discovering a book about the Sept. 11 attacks, Arlington's Benjamin Faundez became fascinated by the stories of the first responders who answered the call. That interest led to a comic book, a trip to Ground Zero and an unlikely friendship with a TSA manager....
Holiday travel is months away. Why an expert says you should book flights now
Sure, it's only September, but if you're planning to travel for the holidays, now may be the best time to book.
Suspect located, victim safe after south Austin SWAT response
According to a Facebook update posted by APD at 2:40 a.m., officers responded to a gun hotshot call shortly before 11 p.m. in the 5700 block of Sunset Ridge....
Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots?
Scientists have recently documented the bacteria spreading to places that were once too cold for it to survive.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show....
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library says it will keep sending free books to kids. Here's how to sign up
The Imagination Library will continue sending books to eligible children in Parton's absence, a spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed.
Pflugerville cancels Flock contract, covers and turns off cameras
Pflugerville has announced they are covering Flock License Plate Reader cameras leased by the City and have turned the system off, according to a Facebook post....
Tool library revamped after Recycled Reads closure: Checkouts now available across APL locations
People can now request tools online and pick them up from their local library branch. Previously, the Tool Library circulated entirely out of Recycled Reads, meaning people had to check out and return items in person, at the store....
9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring partner to expand book access
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to children.
Austin writer opening 2-day, pop-up grief museum
John Jeff Hutter lost his father to suicide a decade ago, but his journey with grief from that loss has helped him find himself. He's also been able to create things, like his book "Gutsy Grief". Now, he's opening up a space for others to share their creations born of grief....
More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading
The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper....