Trump calls for investigation into gas price gouging
President Donald Trump is accusing major oil companies of failing to pass along falling crude oil prices to consumers, suggesting motorists are being overcharged at the pump....
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Intelligence agencies warn AI models could launch crippling cyberattacks in months
AI firms have long warned of how the technology could empower bad actors to hack faster, cheaper and at a broader scale, but concerns ramped up this year amid these firms' new cybersecurity models like Anthropic's Mythos model....
SpaceX stock takes a tumble, shedding most of its IPO gains in two weeks
Less than two weeks after its blockbuster initial public offering, SpaceX has shaved off almost all its added value.
Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death
A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose....
Three more New World Screwworm cases reported; total reaches 19
A growing number of New World screwworm cases has been confirmed in the United States, with all active cases currently concentrated in Texas.There are now 19 co...
NHL in Austin? Fans react to start of 'process' to bring new NHL team to Texas
In a statement, the family told KXAN they have "the exclusive rights to bring an expansion NHL team to the state of Texas, with a primary focus on both Austin and Houston as potential markets... Each city brings unique attributes that would make a new team a huge success."...
July forecast released for Central Texas
We're experiencing the wettest June since 2015 and still no triple digits in Austin yet, but that seems unlikely to hold as we head into July.
Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels
That is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.
New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines
Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.
PHOTOS: Semi-truck rolls over on US-183
Agencies responded early Wednesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over in southeastern Travis County.
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Slowly heating up through the weekend, dust moves in
Hot temperatures climb through the weekend and a plume of Saharan dust is on the way. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
San Antonio Spurs select Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance with No. 20 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The San Antonio Spurs have selected high-upside Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to pair with franchise star Victor Wembanyama....
San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16....
Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge....
Teen climbs out of Disneyland attraction mid-ride, taken to hospital
A 13‑year‑old boy exited his ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the end of the attraction on June 21, prompting a cast member to stop the ride, Disneyland officials told Nexstar's KTLA....
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season....
Chicago Bulls pick Texas' Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in 2026 NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls picked the Longhorns junior just outside of the lottery at No. 15 during the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Swain becomes the 17th first-round pick and the 51st overall to come out of Texas....
Sorsby's NFL debut delayed as league rejects his petition
"His application carries with it a lot of issues," an NFL source told ESPN.
Deputies use drone and magnet to disarm suspect in California standoff
Deputies had a home surrounded, attempting to get a known felon and parolee-at-large, who was armed with a gun, to surrender.
The majority of Texans oppose data center construction in their communities
The majority of Texans oppose data center construction. A poll released Tuesday shows 56% do not want a data center built in their community.The poll conducted...
Congressional panel demands Travis County DA's records on immigration prosecution
Congressional panel demands Travis County DA's records on immigration prosecution
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.
Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop'
Texas water officials are urging lawmakers to provide more funding for water supply projects as costs skyrocket, with the State Water Plan estimating a $174 billion price tag, and data centers increasing water usage, raising national security concerns....
Data centers in Texas: State and city leaders squabble over water usage
Data centers are under scrutiny. State and local leaders are working to regulate large scale water usage from data centers across the state.
Texas anti-abortion groups seek tighter control
Anti-abortion advocates urged Texas senators Tuesday to pursue additional restrictions on abortion pills, arguing that current laws have not stopped the drugs from entering the state....
Abortion pill debate returns to Texas Capitol as lawmakers review new law
The debate over access to abortion pills in Texas returned to the Texas Capitol on Tuesday during a Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on the latest law res...
Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announces retirement
Hays CISD superintendent, Dr. Eric Wright, announced his retirement from district leadership effective February 2027.
Death investigation underway after body found in burned vehicle on Far West Side
SAN ANTONIO — A death investigation is underway after a body was recovered from a burning vehicle on the city’s Far West Side.The remains were found on Gross La...
Williamson County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
Williamson County's first mosquitoes of the season tested positive for West Nile virus.
Nearly a year after Hill Country floods, 228 households are home or recovering
The Community Foundation provided an update on housing recovery nearly a year after the July 4 floods ravaged Kerr County and the Hill Country.
One year after Kerr County flood, families rebuild and a community steps up
As the one-year anniversary of the deadly July 4, 2025, flood in Kerr County approaches, signs of recovery are becoming more visible and personal.
Longhorns land another 300-pounder on the defensive line for 2027 recruiting class
Tyler Alexander, a 4-star defensive lineman from Wellington, Florida, verbally committed to the Longhorns on Tuesday. At 315 pounds, Alexander is the type of player who can stall opponents' run games by simply taking up space and holding his ground in the middle of the line....
First mosquitoes in Williamson County test positive for West Nile virus
Williamson County's first mosquitoes of the season have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Abbott addresses state issues: Texas border, data centers and screwworm cases
Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in on issues shaping the future of Texas, from border security funding to growing AI data centers and the New World screwworm....
Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
Iran-US peace deal faces various threats, from Lebanon, Israel and Trump
President Trump and Vice President Vance are staring down a number of major challenges in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, despite signs of progress being reported from the first round of talks on Sunday....
What is a 'heat dome' and how long do they last?
America is no stranger to the “heat dome.”
WATCH: 18-year-old Florida woman leads trooper on wrong-way pursuit
After an unsuccessful PIT maneuver, the driver crossed the paved median and started driving eastbound in the westbound lanes.
13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection....
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....
DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner....
New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent
As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence....
Teen suspect in Austin shooting spree now faces terrorism charge, court records show
A 17-year-old accused of participating in a shooting spree across Austin in May is now facing a terrorism charge, according to newly filed court documents.Crist...
YES, ITS REAL: A giraffe is missing in the Texas Hill Country
Lost giraffe in Real County: “Gracie” missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch, last seen on game cam west of Leakey. Rounded ears. $5,000 reward for info leading to safe capture. Call 830-279-5822 or 830-232-5201....
Giraffe disappears from Texas ranch
Authorities in Texas are searching for a giraffe that went missing from a ranch Monday.
LIVE: Are the tropics as quiet as they seem? | Tracking the Tropics
With the first named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Arthur, in the rearview mirror, the tropics are quiet for the time being.
Delta to cancel two nonstop routes from Austin in October
Delta Air Lines will cancel two nonstop routes from Austin in October. Flights from AUS to Memphis and New Orleans will end Oct. 5 "to better align with demand," according to an airline spokesperson....
DOJ charges 11 migrants in SNAP, other benefit fraud
Officials said the alleged fraud totals more than $1.4 million.
Critics concerned GLP-1 drugs may give athletes a performance edge
Critics are debating whether GLP-1 drugs should be banned in sports for potentially being performance-enhancing drugs.
WATCH: 'Dog' rescued from Florida canal turns out to be coyote pup
An animal rescue in Florida had a surprise ending after crews realized the animal they were helping looked a bit different than your average dog.
US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict
The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter....
Life after retirement: Westminster residents share unique stories
Some of the residents of Austin's first continuing care retirement community, Westminster, share their unique personal stories.
'I'm out': Tucker Carlson says he won't support Republican Party
The pundit, during a podcast appearance, wondered how any American "could support a political party that's not loyal to the United States."
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said....
Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull the Nasdaq down 2.2% in early trading
NEW YORK (AP) — A sell-off in big technology companies spread from Asia back to the U.S., pulling the Nasdaq composite down 2.2% in early trading. The growing likelihood of interest rate hikes coming up this year has helped deflate a massive run-up in AI-related stocks in recent ...
Austin ISD superintendent explains $205 million in reductions under new budget
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said in a Monday update that reductions made in the district's budget for 2026-2027 are necessary to help the district repair its "safety net."...
Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states
The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C....
The heat is here to stay as temperatures keep climbing
With only seven days left in the month of June, it's become clear that rain chances aren't returning and the heat is here to stay. - Freddy Vela
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