Republican Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as the new Comptroller, effective August 1, after Kelly Hancock resigned, and Huffines will face State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November election to determine who will control the state's finances for the next four years.
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Infielder Casey Borba became the fifth Longhorn to earn the invitation to the 2026 USA Collegiate National Team Training Camp. He joins Sam Cozart, Luke Harrison, Anthony Pack Jr. and Dylan Volantis who were named to the roster earlier.
The city of Austin has picked the group that will analyze Austin's operations and spending, looking for ways to save taxpayer money.
Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.
AMBER Alert issued in Odessa: 11-month-old Maverick Young reported missing. Authorities suspect 20-year-old Tinley Young took him. Both described as white. Call Ector County Sheriff 432-335-3050 or 911.
Eleven-time Grammy-winning Americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has just added another impressive feat to her long list of noteworthy achievements.
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as the new Comptroller, effective August 1, after Kelly Hancock resigned, and Huffines will face State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November election to determine who will control the state's finances for the next four years.
Austin police are searching for a suspect who stabbed two people at Butler Metro Park in south Austin early Wednesday morning.Police initially responded to Firs
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
If you are planning on using a jet ski on Lake Austin this holiday weekend, think again.The Austin Police Department says their Lake Patrol Unit will be enforci
Travis County officials are urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly this weekend, citing dangers from fireworks and extreme heat.Travis Cou
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
CBS Austin will air a special newscast Friday night examining where flood recovery efforts stand across Texas and what lies ahead, followed by a town hall strea
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
Our stretch of hot and humid weather continues into the weekend... and if we're being frank, for the next couple of months. -Meteorologist Tommy House
IKEA's store at The Domain will close at the end of August.
San Antonio police are investigating after a break-in left CFS Tattoo Company near Huebner and Vane Jackson trashed. From the front door to walls and every artist’s stall, equipment and furniture were destroyed.
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
As airport officials gear up for one of the busiest travel days of the summer, they urge flyers to be prepared for longer security wait times, crowds, and full parking lots.
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
Shorebirds return to Central Texas from their breeding grounds in July, and this month's bird forecast features a shorebird favorite - the Spotted Sandpiper.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Representatives Monica De La Cruz and Henry Cuellar. In an update from U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz (R...
The bacteria can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming raw oysters.
A viral video of a graphic Vacation Bible School skit has put a church under fire. The pastor says critics are missing the context.
Consumers are advised to discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds.
Still looking for Fourth of July plans? Whether you're hoping to catch a fireworks show, enjoy live music, cool off with the family or celebrate close to home,
Attendance at Walnut Creek Pool nearly doubled after the city eliminated admission fees as part of a pilot program studying whether free access increases use of public pools, according to a new memo from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Ten of the twelve Fourth of July staples tracked by the American Farm Bureau Federation cost more than they did a year ago.
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
As people travel to celebrate the Fourth of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
A year after floodwaters swept away Joppa's historic 1907 bridge, residents continue gathering for Coffee on the Bridge and are planning a memorial to preserve a landmark that connected generations of Burnet County families.
Marion Hanson made the first flood-related call to 911 in Travis County on July 5, 2025, according to a call log KXAN obtained through a Texas Public Information Act request.
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