Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know
A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027....
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Witness in Houston ICE shooting released from custody, lawyer says
Jose Pliego's attorney tells FOX 26 that he has been released "at an undisclosed location."
Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years
A former Texas law enforcement officer faces up to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Monday to child exploitation charges in federal court, officials announced....
Austin Animal Services looking for fosters
Austin Animal Services is asking for the community's help as the shelter reaches capacity with an increasing number of cats, kittens and larger dogs in its care....
Texas senators question controversial transmission line project after marathon hearing
After more than 15 hours of testimony, several Texas senators appeared open to reforming the approval process for proposed 765-kV transmission lines, while some questioned whether the project is needed as currently planned....
Virginia employers must now list pay ranges in job postings. Here’s what changed
Virginia’s new pay transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges and limits how salary history can be used during hiring.
Mexican officials turn over Bexar County murder suspect to U.S. Marshals at Texas border
A 20-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in Bexar County was taken into custody Sunday at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry after being turned over by Mexican authorities, local officials said....
Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it was investigating Rep. Lance Gooden.
AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2026 and 2027
We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Texas DMV rescinds influencer's 'I❤️YAOI' license plate
The department's license plates policy defines "indecent" as direct references or connotation to a sexual act, sexual body parts, excreta, or sexual bodily fluids or functions....
MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office....
Trump, DOJ appeal E. Jean Carroll defamation suit verdict to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are petitioning the Supreme Court to review writer E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation award she won after accusing the president of sexual assault....
Kristen's Classroom: Field trip to the Austin Zoo
Meteorologist Kristen Currie shares stories behind how the animals at the Austin Zoo found their way to the zoo in this episode of Kristen's Classroom....
TSA discovers 5 Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage at Gulf Shores Airport
Civil War ammo was almost airborne again. Five cannonballs were discovered in luggage at a security checkpoint at Gulf Shores International Airport.
New York family says funeral home cremated their loved one by mistake
A Queens, New York, family is demanding answers after they say a funeral home mistakenly cremated their 93-year-old mother despite her documented wish to be buried....
'I felt hopeless': California man rescued after surviving 30 days adrift at sea
A California man attempting to sail solo across the Pacific was rescued after surviving a month adrift with no means of communication and a badly damaged boat....
Savannah Guthrie makes new plea for mother to be found
Guthrie called on anyone with information about her mother's apparent abduction to "do the right thing."
Compounded GLP-1 drugs creating concern among doctors and FDA
They're often cheaper and easier to get than Ozempic, but doctors say compounded GLP-1 drugs come with serious risks.
Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research
The U.S. is on track to reach a new historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, according to a new report released on Thursday.
Easing into triple digits with a weekend storm chance
Thursday looks a tad hotter and that may be enough to push temperatures from the upper 90s into barely the triple digits for some of us. -- Nick Bannin...
Willie Nelson speaks on data centers in Texas
The Red Headed Stranger is speaking out about data centers in the Lone Star State.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $800 million jackpot: Check your tickets
A single ticket sold in Florida won the estimated $800 million jackpot in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, according to lottery officials.
Motorcyclist killed after being hit by 2 vehicles, including Tesla operating on autopilot
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by two different cars in Travis County. One of the vehicles was a Tesla whose driver was operating on autopilot....
Austin officer-involved shooting: Protesters calling for accountability after death of teen
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Austin to call for accountability in the death of a 17-year-old.
Over 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon recalled over inspection issues
Over 12,000 pounds of bacon imported from Canada are being recalled.
Two people charged in 1998 murder, the one who pulled the trigger got a shorter sentence, what now?
Since the fall, attorneys with the Texas Defender Service (TDS) - a nonprofit legal organization - as well as state prosecutors, have participated in hearings reviewing evidence related to this case. The TDS filed a motion to execute these hearings with the goal of getting Highfi...
City of Austin asking for feedback on potential César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is asking the community for their thoughts on a potential renaming of César Chavez Street.
2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme
Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area....
Texas faces $2.1B spike in SNAP costs due to payment error rate. Officials say they can fix it
Texas lawmakers may need to budget between $1.7 billion and $2.1 billion for the 2028-29 cycle due to new federal requirements shifting some SNAP costs to the state....
How a community summer music series is helping two dozen Austin nonprofits
Interplanetary is a nonprofit that started this year with the mission of fundraising for other Austin-area nonprofits through one of the city's greatest resources: music....
Lidl recalls cookies with ingredients not written in English over 4 undeclared allergens
Shortbread cookies sold in packages that did not list their ingredients in English were recalled because they did not identify four different allergens....
New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday
After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.
Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, their first sitdown since launching a joint war against Iran that offered Netanyahu a chance to smooth out strains in their re...
California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens....
Missing Bastrop woman has not been seen in over a week: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman they say hasn't been seen in over a week.
TxDOT seeks public input on US 281 expansion and interchange improvements in Blanco County
TxDOT will host virtual and in-person public meetings July 30 on a proposed project to widen nearly 19 miles of U.S. 281 and upgrade the U.S. 281/U.S. 290 interchange in Blanco County....
Texas attorney general race neck and neck, poll finds
A poll released Tuesday found that the race for Texas attorney general is a dead heat.
Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities
A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened....
America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.
Man struck in the head with sledgehammer; suspect in custody
A man was airlifted after he was struck in the head by a sledgehammer on Monday in Burleson County.
Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
Video: Heroic lifeguards rescue boy from pounding California waves
Crowds were gathered on Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to enjoy warm July weather last weekend when lifeguards jumped into action for a heart-pounding water rescue....
Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni
Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat....
Talarico leads Paxton in latest poll on Texas US Senate race
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a rising national figure in the Democratic Party, is calling on the state's Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove that he is fit to continue serving after his lengthy hospital stay or resign from office. Beshear made the dem...
What's happening in the Pacific? | Tracking the Tropics
With the season's second named storm, Tropical Storm Bertha, in the rearview, the tropics are quiet once again.
Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood
Researchers found plastic particles in many heart attack patients' blood, raising new questions about health risks.
'Bring it': Late night host John Oliver eggs on Buc-ee's, encourages chain to sue him
Buc-ee's has been known to bring lawsuits against companies, accusing them of trademark or copyright infringement. John Oliver is daring the Texas-based chain to target him next....
Joint Base Charleston to be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, White House says
Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina will be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the White House said Tuesday.
Could a CapMetro bus driver strike happen? Workers reject latest offer from Keolis
CapMetro bus operators have threatened a strike could happen as early as next wee amid negotiations with CapMetro subcontractor Keolis.
Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020
Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office....
Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals....
Study links heavy TV watching to brain changes tied to Alzheimer's
Heavy TV viewers had smaller brain volumes and white matter damage tied to cognitive decline.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million....
Hot, humid & sunny through midweek
To no one's surprise, today will be another hot, humid and sunny day. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
FDA issues nationwide recall of certain thyroid medications sold by Major Rugby: See the list
Certain lots of thyroid medication sold nationwide by Major Rugby have been recalled due to it being "subpotent," meaning, the drug won't deliver as much medication as intended....
Houston ICE shooting: Federal judge rules witness in deadly shooting must be released within 48 hours
In a ruling on Monday, Federal Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was also a witness in the deadly shooting, must be released from DHS custody within the next 48 hours....
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