Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $45 million settlement with Block Inc. to resolve customers exposure to fraud and safety claims.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
A man who had 10 outstanding arrest warrants was arrested by the Austin Police Department.
Dittmar Pool will close for repairs next week, the City of Austin announced on Wednesday.
The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.
A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.
The Texas Tech University System is facing a federal lawsuit challenging policies that critics say restrict what professors can teach about race, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
Colorado State University lowered its Atlantic hurricane season forecast.
Texas lawmakers reviewed the first year of implementing the state's new youth camp safety law during an interim Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing Tuesday, with officials identifying several issues that could lead to legislative changes in 2027.
A Travis County judge sentenced a man June 2026 to 18 years in jail in connection with a 2024 deadly shooting.
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
A months-long narcotics investigation in Cedar Park led to three arrests and the seizures of multiple types of drugs, firearms, and thousands in cash.
Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into the numbers of Austin's average first, last and total number of triple digit days in this episode of Kristen's Classroom.
A recent investigation into damage to the Comal County Democratic Party's office revealed it was “not politically motivated," according to police.
The doctor's family miraculously survived the dive into the rocks, but with serious injuries.
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers.
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Americans who paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 pandemic may still be able to file a claim for a potential refund.
New Braunfels police say that the damage to the Comal County Democratic Party Office on Friday was not politically motivated vandalism, but rather the result of
Longtime journalist Alex Delgado is back in the news, but this time the story is personal.
Waymo is always watching, as two teenagers on summer break found out this week.
A Walmart store in Fredericksburg was cleared by an ATF bomb squad Wednesday morning after police received information about a possible threat in the area, acco
Some Austin Energy customers in downtown Austin should expect to temporarily lose power beginning Sunday evening.
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, Amy's Ice Creams is opening a new neighborhood ice cream truck.
San Marcos, Texas — SMCISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Cardona announced his decision to retire as Superintendent of San Marcos CISD at the end of September 2026
St. David’s HealthCare will begin construction on a full-service emergency center facility in Kyle, marking the first phase of a proposed plan to bring a hospital to the community.
The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will have a detour in place along Barton Creek beginning Monday while crews conduct tree work along the trail, accord
She lived more than 70 years at the mercy of the machine.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove a video that included images that were not approved for sharing. We apologize for the error. PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Authorities are investigating after two young children were discovered living in what investigators described as dangerously u...
Nintendo is preparing to launch a blue shell directly at one of its “Mario Kart” titles.
APD says they have arrested a wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants.The Austin Police Department says their South Metro Tactical Unit launched an inve
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.
Austin Police's Commercial Burglary Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying people accused of ATM thefts over the last several weeks.
One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Texas French Bread has officially reopened at the same site the bakery and bistro burned down four years ago.The bakery announced the reopening of their dining
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