Disturbance may become a tropical depression, Gulf of Mexico.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances that may escalate into tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico within the week.
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Governor warns of flooding
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava calls for local state of emergency. Mayor urges residents to remain indoors.
Lakeway: Heat and Fun.
Lakeway swelters as extreme heat returns. Prepare for a scorching summer.
Learn Black Austin History Now
Juneteenth should be a day of learning. Black history is Austin's history. Here's a list of sites and monuments dedicated to Black heritage and the struggle for equality.
Children hospitalized post-swim: E. coli outbreak
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating a strain of E. coli that is hospitalizing children who have been swimming at Lake Anna.
Man electrocuted in Mexico hot tub.
Two electrocuted in spa horror at Mexican resort; man dead, woman critically injured.
Remote work axed, workers horrified
Bosses claim that some staff can work remotely, so long as they're visibly productive and hit their KPIs.
Why the US flag matters.
Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as our emblem. But several origin stories exist, some dating back to Revolutionary War era, making the symbol even richer.
A courtroom defeat for light rail could cost Austin dearly.
Opponents of the Austin light rail initiative feign concern about taxpayer interests. It's voter suppression, plain and simple.
Who needs Straight Pride?
Idaho bar pushes 'straight pride' month, ignores history of heterosexual privilege. Experts highlight straightness as the societal default, rarely questioned or challenged, unlike LGBTQ+ identities, which face stigmatization; underscoring the necessity of Pride celebrations.
Byron Donalds Called Black Conservatives "Jim Crow"
Rep. Byron Donalds makes false equivalencies between Black culture and the horrors of Jim Crow.
NASA astronauts perform 6-hour spacewalk
Astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick will perform a spacewalk lasting six hours outside the International Space Station to collect scientific data.
Powerball Jackpot: $20 million.
Powerball Numbers: June 12.
US Inflation: PCE vs CPI
CPI readings released mid-week tell one story, but here's how they stack up against their rival index.
Activists: reform police after racial profiling incident.
Kenneth Pluet was detained by officers at Austin airport.
Texas questions Operation Lone Star's future.
State agency officials are patting themselves on the back again, this time for Operation Lone Star. But locals and advocates report a different story: government waste and a community under siege.
Rubio Inflates Illegal Immigration Numbers
Undocumented immigrants in the US total between 11 and 17 million, according to estimates by immigrant groups.
Judge quashes Paxton's anti-weed lawsuit
Judge Jan Soifer dismisses the lawsuit, shocking everyone in attendance. The dismissal is final and cannot be refiled, but an appeal is expected.
Sony purchases Alamo Drafthouse
Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema — an industry-shaking deal announced Wednesday.
Pflugerville City Council rejects food truck license.
The Pflugerville City Council denied food trucks permission to operate, despite extended discussions advocating for their presence. No stranger to controversy, the Council's decision favors established businesses over mobile vendors.