Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced....
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West Buda residents placed under boil water advisory after water line break
The break happened at the intersection of FM 1626 and Oyster Creek Drive.
Hennepin County Attorney urges Texas Gov. Abbott to extradite ICE agent
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is asking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign the papers to extradite the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a non-fatal shooting in north Minneapolis....
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
Summer sun would set before 8 p.m. in most US cities under permanent standard time
Few would still have sunsets after 8 p.m. under permanent standard time.
Humidity and Saharan dust return this week in full force
We are really feeling the heat to kick off August and humidity is returning in a big way. - Freddy Vela
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.
Why Texas' offensive line could determine the Longhorns' ceiling
Trevor Goosby anchors a retooled Texas offensive line expected to play a pivotal role in protecting Arch Manning and fueling the Longhorns' SEC and national championship aspirations....
Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices fell sharply Sunday after President Donald Trump said he would order U.S. forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming that a deal to end the fighting in the Middle East was near. A resolution to the conflict, which has lasted more than five...
VIDEO: Moose swims near swimmers, hikers in Colorado
A visitor from Florida called it "nerve-wracking."
Myspace could make a comeback, years after its social media decline
You can still access the site today, but it isn't what it once was.
Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans on new deal
Former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Houston Texans on a new deal. The 33-year-old veteran joins one of the NFL's deepest pass-rushing groups alongside Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter....
Hot, dry for now, increasing humidity this workweek
Monday should feel the same as today- hot with very little breeze. Sunshine will stay with only a few clouds in the sky. - Meteorologist Tommy House
Rail worker safety policy leaves some contractors worried about workforce limitations
In late June, TxDOT sent a memo to the state's Rail Transit Agencies enforcing that all safety training exams must be administered in English exclusively....
Nearly 23,000 pounds of baked spaghetti, chicken cobbler recalled over possible metal contamination
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled because they may contain metal slivers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service....
Don Huffines sworn in as acting Texas Comptroller, refuses state salary
On Saturday, Don Huffines was sworn in as the acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Caldwell County constable’s investigator dies in drowning incident
The Caldwell County Constable's Office for Precinct 2 said one of its investigators died in a drowning incident in Uvalde County on Saturday
Read the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released by Pima County sheriff
The first ransom note opened by addressing “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie directly.
FIFA ditches plan to seek private investment for World Cup
"...my intent is to bring all interested parties back together..."
Water systems in 7 states hit by cyberattacks: FBI
Hackers breached water utility systems in multiple states, prompting warnings from federal officials and local operators.
Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returns to Austin
The 2nd Annual Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returned to South Austin on Saturday, showcasing one-of-a-kind bicycles and the craftsmanship behind them....
August is usually hot and dry. Here's how previous years have compared
August is here, which is one of the hottest and driest months of the year in Central Texas.
Nancy Guthrie: Savannah issues new plea in search of mother 6 months after disappearance
Savannah Guthrie issued a new plea for the return of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, exactly six months after she vanished from her Tucson-area home....
Texas man gets 12+ years in federal prison after Kik sting operation
A Laredo man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a minor.
Scattered showers, rain cooled air for some
Tonight, temperatures cool to the 70s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Northwest winds will become calm.
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan
UEFA declared it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his proposed private equity plan collapsed. CONCACAF also called for accountability and a review of FIFA's leadership....
'It’s constantly with you': UT Tower shooting witness reflects on 60th anniversary
Jim Bryce, a University of Texas at Austin alumnus who witnessed the 1966 UT Tower shooting, described the tragedy moment to moment, reflecting on the events 60 years later....
Pan African Film Festival returns to Austin, bringing global Black stories to the big screen
Film lovers in Austin have a chance to experience stories from around the world this weekend as the Pan African Film Festival returns to AFS Cinema.
Looking back at a wetter-than-normal July
As August kicks off, July wraps up wetter than average with an average temperature around normal.
Major recall issued for popular eye drops as Americans urged to stop using immediately
Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops have been recalled over concerns they may not be sterile, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report....
'You could see the shots': 60 years since the UT Austin Tower shooting
"Maybe research can prevent further tragedies of this type," the shooter had written.
Tropical status check as we enter August
So far the Atlantic Hurricane Season is only slightly behind normal through early August.
Advocacy group presses City of Austin to protect funding for pregnancy care
Alongside similar community organizations, the abortion advocacy group signed onto 2026's CIB memo intended for the city.
Abbott vows to prevent cities from collecting sales tax if they circumvent housing laws
Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for new legislation to eliminate local building mandates that increase housing costs in Texas, threatening to withhold sales tax revenue from non-compliant cities....
Chendall Weaver granted extra year of eligibility, won't return to Texas
Chendall Weaver has been granted an extra year of college basketball eligibility, but Texas has no scholarship available for the veteran guard to return next season....
How is climate change making droughts more common and more severe?
Droughts have always been part of the climate cycle, but they're becoming more common and move severe as a direct result of climate change.
Texas cold case: Son seeks justice in mother's 1974 murder in Travis County
The son of a cold case murder victim is speaking out. He is looking for answers regarding his mother's death that happened 52 years ago.
Paxton unveils affordability agenda as new poll shows Talarico leading Senate race
Paxton’s agenda is called “Protecting the Texas Promise” and has four key pillars.
UT Tower's $77 million restoration project is about 40% complete; Here's a look at what's changed so far
These days, the familiar ringing of the University of Texas Tower bells is joined by the clang of construction. Together, the sounds harmonize to wake and refresh the sleeping giant that has stood over the Forty Acres for roughly a century....
Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems
Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents....
Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pitched President Donald Trump and other American officials on helping Ukraine win permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia. The push for e...
The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years. The Centers for Medicare & Medica...
West Nile virus in Hays County: Fourth mosquito trap tests positive
A fourth mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in Hays County.
August forecast released for Central Texas
August is the final month of meteorological summer that lasts from June-August, but it's sure looking like it will be our hottest month of summer.
ACLU files $10 million claim over alleged abuse at South Texas immigration facility
A permanent resident who was deported to Trinidad and Tobago last year is seeking $10 million from the Trump administration, claiming he was subjected to medical neglect and abuse while being held in a South Texas immigration facility....
New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied
A new poll from FOX News shows Democratic candidate James Talarico with a slight advantage over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious Senate race that remains extremely close as November inches closer....
Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024, and they paid about half a million a year in federal and state taxes, according to tax returns released by his office. The Democrat's offi...
After hearing hours of testimony, Texas leaders want controversial power line applications denied
Following a marathon Texas Senate hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Charles Schwertner are urging regulators to deny current 765-kV transmission line applications, citing concerns about notice requirements, due process and landowner rights....
'It's a total mess': Burnet Rd, US 183 construction zone faces complaints
The City of Austin is upgrading a five-mile stretch of Burnet Road through 2028, a project funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond that aims to improve infrastructure despite current driver confusion over interim construction zones....
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Securi...
UT Austin creates brain-like material from billions of tiny water droplets
A team at UT Austin developed a new 3D-printed material built from billions of tiny water droplets that behaves like human tissue. Researchers say it could help advance brain-inspired computing, tissue engineering, soft robotics and critical mineral recovery....
Central Texas' August bird forecast
A variety of shorebirds flock to Central Texas in the month of August, including Forster's Terns and Mississippi Kites.
Over 18,200 cyclosporiasis cases now suspected in US: Where it's getting worse
More than 10,000 cases have been reported in Michigan alone, adding fuel to the nation's largest outbreak on record.
Will we ever know who won $800M Mega Millions jackpot?
A ticket in Florida matched the necessary numbers to win the game's 10th-largest jackpot, but will we ever know who that winner is?
Trump's teleprompter operator who bet on speeches no longer working in the government
President Donald Trump’s former teleprompter operator, who bet on his speeches, is no longer working in the federal government.
Austin Weekend: Plenty of plays, a beer crawl, and a sports expo
Several community events are scheduled across Central Texas for early August. Highlights include a plant swap at Zilker Botanical Garden, a youth sports expo at The Palmer Events Center, and a fam day in Buda. Additionally, theater productions including Sally & Tom and two plays ...
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks....
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