Uvalde CISD Robb Elementary site to become memorial, community park
Uvalde CISD will transfer the former Robb Elementary property to the city of Uvalde for a memorial and community park backed by $10 million in state funding....
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Watch: Bear family piles into car after mama bear opens door
A family of bears was caught on camera breaking into a parked car in Tennessee.
Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy
The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy with hopes that a buyer will preserve the camp’s “historic mission” after the death of 27 campers and counselors swept away by a 2025 flood....
Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party
Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.
Trump slams reporting on removal of his endorsements from GOP candidate's website
Byron Donalds' campaign removed several mentions of Trump name from its website, including a top banner that encouraged supporters to “chip in to support Trump Endorsed Byron Donalds.”...
Cedar Park man gets 30 years for cocaine conviction
A Williamson County jury has convicted a Cedar Park man on a cocaine possession charge.
State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
Lanes reopen after bridge strike at I-35, Onion Creek Parkway
Southbound Interstate 35 at Onion Creek Parkway was shut down Friday morning after a bridge strike.
Weekend Check: New theme park, ballet, art and Mid-Autumn fun in Austin
Looking for plans this weekend? From high-speed thrills to mooncakes and museum art, there are plenty of ways to get out around Central Texas.COTALAND officiall...
Bat found in Cedar Park tests positive for rabies
A bat found Wednesday in Cedar Park has tested positive for rabies, city officials say.
Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.
Judge Brown weighs in on Elon Musk's Hyperloop idea
Elon Musk sparked discussion regarding traffic solutions between Austin and San Antonio after proposing a Boring Company Hyperloop tunnel. Travis County Judge Andy Brown expressed support for improved regional transportation while noting the significant coordination required for ...
Search warrants: Camp Mystic owners could face manslaughter charges after deadly floods
The owners of Camp Mystic could be held criminally responsible for the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods in July 2025, documents show....
Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders....
Travis County wants help renaming 299-acre Del Valle park
Southeast Metropolitan Park is 299 acres, with fields for baseball, soccer and softball, an all-ability playground, hiking trails, a fishing pier and bouldering area....
Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Networks pull out of White House TV pool in solidarity with CNN
Major TV networks that rotate covering the president for wider media distribution say they will not do so moving forward after President Donald Trump banned three media outlets from the White House last week....
ICE shooting in North Austin sparks protest
A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a man in North Austin Sunday.
Converse apologizes, pulls new ad after claims of racist imagery
Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching....
GOP senator presses Patel on FBI policy change: 'Why would you get into bestiality?'
The line of questioning on Tuesday was sparked by a shift in FBI hiring practices which lifted longtime bans on selecting new trainees if they have engaged in prostitution or bestiality....
Round Rock adopts updated trails plan to guide future growth
Round Rock officials have approved an updated plan intended to guide the future growth of the city's trail system.
Paxton investigating Taylor data center for potential misuse of land
Paxton's office said in a press release on Thursday that the AG had launched an investigation into the proposed development on land that was intended to be used as parkland....
More than 30 museums offering free admission on Sunday
The 29th annual Austin Museum Day (AMD) is this Sunday, Sept. 20. According to its website, AMD is a "free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science."...
Grand Meadow Neighborhood Park opens after first phase of improvements in SE Austin
A nearly 10-acre undeveloped property in Southeast Austin has been transformed into a new neighborhood park following the completion of the first phase of impro...
$25 million in national park project funds blocked by Trump administration: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked more than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country, putting more than $25 million worth of funding on hold. The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service (NPS), “disapproved” of agreements last m...
ACL 2026 load-in brings road closures, parking impacts around Zilker Park
Austin City Limits festival preparations begin this month, bringing weeks of parking lot closures, road restrictions and traffic delays near Zilker Park....
Cedar Park toddler's lungs collapse while on family vacation
A family vacation has turned into a fight to save a two-year-old girl’s life after she suddenly stopped breathing.
What was found among 20k pieces of trash pulled from Yellowstone hydrothermal areas
What staff find while cleaning out hydrothermal areas at Yellowstone National Park can be surprising, and they shared all of it, from common to funny to just plain weird....
Austin spent $716K in 26 days cleaning homeless encampments. More than half of costs were for staff salaries
Between May 11 and June 5, the department spent $719,361 on the Homeless Encampment Management initiative. 62% of that cost went to staff salaries – nearly $450,000....
'I was in a state of shock': Leander's disappearing lake sparks new questions a year later
One year after Lakewood Park's lake dropped several feet, residents, city leaders and the Upper Brushy Creek WCID remain divided over why it happened and whether the water level should be restored....
2026 Zilker Relays event is one for the record books
One of Austin’s most iconic running events fielded its largest number of teams in history. The Zilker Relays were held Friday, September 11, at Zilker Park.The...
No. 4 Texas Longhorns rallies from 20-point deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers sparked a 21-point fourth-quarter rally as Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
Over 90% of days have been 100°+ in Austin since Aug. 1
Yes, you read that correctly! Over 90% of days at Camp Mabry in Austin have reached at least 100° since the start of August.
Austin volunteers pack over 185K meals for 9/11 Day's Honor Through Action
Nearly 700 Austin volunteers packed 186,900 meals as a part of 9/11 Day's Honor Through Action campaign on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.The 9/11 Day organizatio...
State Fair of Texas announces lower prices amid rising inflation
After a drop in attendance at the 2025 State Fair of Texas, fair operators announced admission and parking prices will be lowered this year.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Why Austin hit 107 officially while some car thermometers topped 118 in parking lots
While summer may be technically winding to a close, we are far from out of the brutal Texas summers. Temperatures soar every single day into the upper 90s and l...
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery....
Austin weekend: Football, volleyball and a card show
The second weekend of September will include the Austin TCG Palooza, MotoAmerica races at Circuit of The Americas and a family campout in Round Rock.
Georgetown considers pilot program for downtown sidewalk cafés, street patios
Outdoor dining could soon expand across downtown Georgetown under a proposed pilot program that would allow restaurants and other businesses to use portions of public sidewalks and some on-street parking spaces for seating....
Body of missing kayaker recovered from Gulf
A kayaker who was reported missing over the weekend on South Padre Island was recovered on Tuesday by Cameron County Park Rangers.
New gates, more parking, more space: What’s coming to Austin-Bergstrom
If you’ve been through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recently, you’ve probably noticed the construction.And there’s a lot more on the way.Austin-Bergst...
Austin TPW proposes license plate readers for parking enforcement
Austin transportation officials are weighing license plate-reading cameras as a way to respond to thousands of parking-related complaints each month, but a key...
'South Park' jabs Trump after Emmy win, changes name to 'South America'
The show's co-creators said the name change was "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google."
Florida woman faces DUI charge after allegedly slamming into parked car, pushing it across lawn
She attempted to walk away from officers during the investigation, according to video.
Williamson County deputies seek suspect in Chandler Creek homicide
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a person was found dead in a park area along Chandler Creek Boulevard in Round Rock....
Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign....
Texas Parks & Wildlife asks hunters to check game for screwworm signs
"If a hunter is successful, we encourage them to give that harvest a good look over just in case that animal may have been infested."
Sarkisian ready to watch Longhorns ‘cut it loose’
After an offseason program that began shortly after Texas' Citrus Bowl win over Michigan on Dec. 31, followed by summer workouts and a month of training camp, it's finally time to see what the 2026 Longhorns look like....
Dollywood adding new features to honor late 'dreamer-in-chief'
Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”
Hays Co. Sheriff's Office searching for suspects who stole trailer in Wimberley
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying two suspects who stole a trailer from a property in Wimberley.
Big Bend border wall opponents campaign for project to end for good
Landowners and activists near Big Bend National Park in West Texas continue to call for a complete stoppage of a border wall project.
Registration opens for 2026 Lake Travis Cleanup volunteer event
Volunteers are being sought for the 32nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup on Sept. 20, where divers and community members will help remove trash from the lake, shorelines and county parks....
Free event series aims to up visits to Austin parks
The Austin Parks Foundation has released the fall schedule for its "In the Park" series, which features free events designed to get folks outdoors and into their local parks....
Trash hits the runway at Austin’s ‘Cosmic Couture’ fashion show September 26th
What happens when trash gets a runway makeover? You get Cosmic Couture.The Texas Campaign for the Environment is hosting its 16th Annual Trash Makeover Challeng...
Six beluga whales from Marineland in Canada arrive in the US, last of 30 rescued from closed park
The unprecedented rescue of 30 beluga whales from Marineland, a closed park in Niagara Falls, Canada that could no longer care for them, is now complete with the safe arrival of the final six whales to the United States....
91-year-old Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail
He first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82.
Texas Longhorns ready for Week 1 test against Texas State after grueling fall camp
After weeks of hitting each other in fall camp, the Texas Longhorns are finally ready to hit someone wearing a different uniform.