Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close a left lane leading to the return loop exit on Presidential Boulevard starting Aug. 11. The exit will remain open, but drivers should expect a traffic pattern change....
A man was convicted of capital murder of multiple persons in Travis County this week. Sherles Machado-Hernandez, 33, shot and killed his common-law wife and her boyfriend in October 2024....
NEW YORK (AP) — The president's media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media & Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said Monday that...
Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott looked up at the clear blue Texas sky Monday as Border Patrol agents launched drones that are now being used to find New World screwworm infections....
Former fraternity member Carter Eslick pleaded guilty to felony hazing in the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez following a drinking game in Flagstaff....
Shake Shack says a technology error at a licensed airport location caused the pricing issue in a viral video.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it does not plan to build a 30-foot-high wall through Big Bend National Park, opting instead for a broader infrastructure project involving patrol roads, technology, and vehicle barriers despite opposition from local residents and offi...
The Austin Astronomical Society is opening the night sky to everyone during its annual Austin Under the Stars event on Saturday, Aug. 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m....
Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.
Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.
Check out 13 business updates from around the Lake Travis-Westlake area communityimpact.com
The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed Monday on a $105.9 million, three-year extension going into his first full season with the team. The contract includes $101 million guaranteed and will be added to the two years on his existing deal. The $35.3 millio...
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision Monday of what he said artificial intelligence can do for the world, imagining a future where everyone has their own, all-knowing AI agent that strives to improve all aspects of their lives. Zuckerberg detailed his ambitions fo...
Abbott said the group will focus on improving reading and math outcomes, reducing classroom screen time and finding ways to recruit and retain teachers....
Austin ISD has restored neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers.
The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.
A former OnlyFans model from Austin has taken a plea deal for the stabbing death of her boyfriend.
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
A Burnet County jury sentenced a man to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal head-on crash on State Highway 71.
CapMetro bus drivers have reached a tentative agreement with Keolis, a French-owned subcontractor, to avoid a strike.
A great white shark pulled a lifeguard underwater at a Maine beach on Saturday, prompting warnings from local public safety officials.
It's a heartbreaking day for fans of the Big Bear bald eagle nest. The Ojai Raptor Center on Monday announced the death of Jackie the beloved bald eagle following her battle with an illness....
The Caldwell County Courthouse is set to undergo improvements after the county secured a nearly $3.8 million state grant, according to the Texas Historical Commission....
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
CapMetro transit workers have reached a tentative agreement with French-owned subcontractor Keolis, averting a strike after months of contract talks.
Gov. Greg Abbott says Meta will follow Texas' new data center standards covering power, water and community impacts, while Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa argues stronger legal protections are needed....
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is pushing for the creation of a new healthcare district he says could expand access to medical care and bring additional state and federal healthcare dollars to the county....
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.
It comes after the city council approved an ordinance related to e-bikes and e-motos on May 28.
A Lake Travis High School student athlete suffered a serious health emergency on Monday during football practice. It's not yet clear what happened to that student, but there are worries about extreme heat....
A ceremony was held Monday renaming Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina to Joint Base Lindsey Graham in honor of the late senator.
Look up at the sky on Wednesday night for a show as the Perseids meteor shower peaks.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.
Semiconductor and wireless technology company Qualcomm is planning a nearly 70,000-square-foot expansion of its North Austin facility, according to newly filed state records. The $16.2 million project includes new office and research space and is expected to be completed in 2027....
Students across Lockhart ISD will have a new or upgraded playground this school year, part of a new initiative that aims to steer kids away from tech-based school days....
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Leander ISD Superintendent Chris Clark spoke with KXAN about his background in education, managing growth, long-term planning and the district's facility needs....
Seniors spent Monday painting parking spots with the designs they came up with.
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town....
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline ...
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
The salsa, dips, guacamole, and more were sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Walmart locations across half the U.S.
Nearly 1,100 legal filings in the U.S. over the past year had false citations, misrepresented legal doctrines and misquoted sources because of errors generated by an artificial intelligence tool, according to an international database....
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of ...
Communities and politicians are starting to push back against an industry fueling both the AI boom and a national debate. While supporters argue the economic benefits more than offset any tax breaks, lawmakers are facing pressure to scale back lucrative incentives ballooning into...
Tuesday triple digits return and continue every day for the next week and the air will stay humid. - Nick Bannin
In 2025, Americans spent $166 billion betting on sports, and 21.4 million people used marijuana on a near-daily basis.
President Trump on Sunday said there was "some contractor error" with the renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while still accusing a former Olympian canoeist of vandalizing the Washington, D.C., landmark despite charges against the athlete being dropped....
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director. The Sony-Marvel re...
Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers....
The days are hot. The storms are few and far between. The sunsets are beautiful. And high in the sky is a layer of dust that has traveled thousands of miles from Africa impacting the weather we're seeing in the southern U.S. and beyond....
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders while others already forced to flee their homes waited to see what would be left on their return. In western Canada, over 20,000 people were fo...
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Camargo says he's happy to give back to the community, but it's also nice to spend time with family and learn a little about Texas and Austin history.
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