As thousands gather in Luling, Texas, for the annual Watermelon Thump Festival, others are there with a more serious mission: to bring awareness for Jason Landry, the man still missing after five and a half years.
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is working to reduce warm temperatures in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, citing heat, humidity and heavy passenger traffic as contributing factors.
A Travis County jury has convicted a man of murder in a deadly shooting that took place at a north Austin apartment in 2024, officials said.
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A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
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From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
As thousands gather in Luling, Texas, for the annual Watermelon Thump Festival, others are there with a more serious mission: to bring awareness for Jason Landry, the man still missing after five and a half years.
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Months after a deadly January shooting in southeast Austin, the family of Denise Tijerina says the pain of her loss has not eased as their frustration grows over how the case is unfolding in court.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
Police arrested a server at Bob's Steak and Chop House Friday. Witnesses told police the server stabbed one of the guests, whom the server recognized from church.
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
A proposed entertainment, hotel and residential resort along a stretch of Highway 71 could bring a major new development to the area, but local officials and en
Dr. Julie Kaplow, executive director of the trauma and grief center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, said that it can sometimes take six months to a year after a traumatic event occurs for post-traumatic stress to show up.
As Venezuela continues to comb through ruins following last week's deadly earthquakes, two Austin organizations are partnering to deliver aid to the country and to people who are suddenly homeless.
A Kyle man pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3.2 million from his former employer.
The deadline to provide feedback via the City of Austin budget survey is today, June 30.
TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Education is set to welcome a new dean this fall. The university announced Monday that Daniel Hamlin, the current s
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
About a year after devastating flooding hit Burnet County, family members and friends are remembering William “Govani” Venus, one of at least five people who died. One year later, Govani is laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
A baby girl named Akira became the first infant born at the new Ascension Seton Women's Hospital, just days after the facility opened its doors in central Austi
Austin Parks and Recreation is limiting vehicle capacity for July 4th weekend at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park due to high-use during the upcoming holiday weekend.
Texas' five selections to the Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams lead the nation, headlined by Arch Manning.
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man at a downtown Austin steakhouse over the weekend, according police.The Austin Police Department said o
CapMetro will suspend fares starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, making it easier for Central Texans to celebrate Independence Day and attend Austin's annual
A 13-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another teenager.According to Amarillo police, the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1200
Officials say a server at a downtown Austin restaurant has been arrested and charged after stabbing a pastor dining there.
Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.
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A woman suspected of credit card fraud in Austin has been linked to a similar case in Dallas, says the Austin Police Department.
The Llano County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 people in what it called a "proactive enforcement initiative focused on reducing human trafficking, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation, and holding registered sex offenders accountable."
A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor of stealing more than $1.1 million worth of military rations from Fort Bliss, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
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