Drone boat from Austin's Saronic rescued downed crew near Hormuz
Saronic Technologies' Corsair vessel located and rescued a U.S. helicopter crew off Oman, military officials said.
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Toxic blue-green algae returns to Austin lakes
Austin officials warn lake users to avoid algae, scum and murky water as blue-green algae returns.
Blues on the Green 2026: Parking, road closures, lineup in Austin
Austin's free summer concert series returns to Zilker Park with local and regional performers. See information on parking and road closures.
Can humans, pets get New World screwworm in Texas?
Cases have been found in Texas animals. Here's how people can recognize and prevent infection.
Tract Announces Data Center Expansion in South-Central Texas
Tract, a Denver-based data center builder, plans three projects in South-Central Texas, totaling nearly 3,600 acres with an energy demand of up to 5,200 megawatts.
Man Crashes into Police Car after Fleeing in Stolen Car
A marked police car was hit head on by a man fleeing in a stolen car after documents and a credit card connected to identity theft were found.
StoryBuilt Lawsuits Seek $6M in Investor Clawbacks
Court-appointed receiver Stapleton Group has filed over 50 lawsuits against StoryBuilt, a once-prominent Austin builder, seeking to recover more than $6 million in improper payments made to 76 investors.
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Implements New Parking Rules, Maintains Free Parking
New parking rules have arrived at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Here's how customers can still park free.
Summer Solstice 2026: Date, Time, Texas Sunset and Summer Forecast
Find out when the longest day of the year arrives, Austin sunrise and sunset times, and what forecasters expect this season.
Taylor murder suspect said he beat cousin with hammer
Court records say a Taylor man charged with murder told others he attacked his cousin with a hammer during a fight.
Hays County Considers Data Center Pause Over Water Concerns
County leaders will vote on a proposed 180-day pause for some high-water-use developments, including data centers.
Austin ultramarathoner shares stroke recovery after medical emergency
Lily Angelle was 33 and healthy when she suffered a stroke. Here's how she rebuilt her life through rehabilitation.
Austin Police Taser Deployment Leads to Man's Death
Austin police said officers used a Taser while detaining a man outside a Grover Avenue home. He later died and the case is now under review.
Meta starts construction training program with $115M investment
The program to offer a 5-week, fully funded training for fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and skilled trade workers in Texas, 3 other states.
Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Hinojosa Vows to End School District Takeovers
Texas gubernatorial candidate Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced her plans to end state takeovers of local school districts and change how Texas evaluates schools.
Austin airport traffic tops 1.8 million passengers in April
JetBlue, Delta and United posted gains at Austin-Bergstrom while several carriers saw declines.
East Austin home invasion sexual assault case ends in life sentence
A Travis County judge sentenced Justin Gorbea to life without parole after convictions for aggravated sexual assault and burglary.
Two Texans complete quarantine after Andes hantavirus exposure
Public health officials say two Texans monitored after exposure aboard a cruise ship did not become infected.
Ken Paxton Defense Lawyer Backs Democrat James Talarico for Senate
Attorney Dan Cogdell says the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate has "lost sight" of his duty to represent the people of Texas.
Austin-Bound Private Jet Crashes in Dominican Republic, Killing 2 Pilots
An Austin-bound private jet crashed at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, killing two American pilots.