National Check the Chip Day reminds pet owners to update microchip information
Animal advocates are urging pet owners to verify their pets' microchip registration information, noting outdated records can prevent lost pe…
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White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that del…
Texas woman living in Europe befriends Belgium group that cosplays as Texas Rangers
Wallonia, Belgium, is more than 5,000 miles away from Austin, Texas. But the distance doesn't matter to Texas Rangers Wallonie Belgium, beca…
Future of surrogacy in Texas could be at stake amid complex legal battle over 'Baby Gabriel'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a multistate surrogacy dispute involving a surrogate from Alaska and intended parents after …
How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more t…
'Such a pillar'; Friends, teammates remember Lake Travis senior
Those who knew Hensley said they will remember him for his kindness, personality and the impact he had on the people around him.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via d…
UT Austin proposes first major core curriculum overhaul in more than 20 years
UT President Jim Davis unveiled the proposal Thursday during a University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting. Under the plan, the univ…
DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Grocery chain Lidl recalling spice mix over salmonella concerns
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states in…
'Just a way to connect with people': Austin groups combining storytelling, classical music in 'accessible' format
What started as house parties in a Hyde Park rental home in 2014 has evolved over the last decade into a beloved, wholesome night of storyte…
Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.