Ken Paxton's AI Ad Shows Cornyn and Crockett Dancing in Bipartisan Spoof
Texas AG Ken Paxton's AI-generated campaign ad depicts Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett dancing together, amplifying their bipartisan ties amid a GOP primary feud.
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Farrah Abraham Switches from Austin Mayor Bid to City Council Run
After learning Austin’s mayoral race isn’t until 2028, Farrah Abraham says she’ll run for City Council District 5 instead.
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The city of Austin says it did not install the metal rails and that no permit was issued, prompting an investigation and online speculation about their purpose.
2 new Buc-ee’s are opening in Texas with 22 more across the US
Buc-ee’s is expanding nationwide with new stores planned in Texas, Arizona, Ohio and more. See confirmed openings and future locations.
Travis County Youth Show Returns with Livestock Competitions
The Travis County Youth Show kicked off Thursday and continues through Saturday, with about 650 Travis County FFA and 4-H participants.
Federal immigration agents will operate in Buda Thursday, city says
Federal immigration enforcement agents will be conducting operations in Buda on Thursday, according to city officials.
What to do if ICE approaches you in Texas: Know your rights
Immigration experts explain your rights and how to respond if ICE agents approach you at home, work or in public in Texas.
'Zillow Gone Wild' Features Quirky Austin Home on Lake Travis
Zillow Gone Wild spotlighted a colorful, maximalist Austin home near Lake Travis, calling the city the "Maximalist Capital of the World."
Austin moves to dismiss PAC lawsuit against convention center expansion
Austin seeks dismissal of Austin United PAC’s lawsuit over a rejected petition aimed at blocking the $1.6B convention center expansion.
Amber Hagerman case: 30 years later, the legacy of the Amber Alert
30 years after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted and killed in Texas, the Amber Alert system created in her name continues to help recover missing children.
Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Texas? Here's what the law says
Thinking about driving barefoot in Texas? Here’s what the law actually says and whether going shoeless could get you pulled over.
Texas Proposes Ban on Smokable Hemp, Huge Fee Increases
Texas health regulators propose massive fee hikes and a potential ban on smokable hemp, sparking industry backlash.
Macy’s Closing Texas Store After 20 Years Amid Nationwide Closures
Macy’s plans to close a longtime Corpus Christi store as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, impacting Texas shoppers amid nationwide closures.
Massive Texas water line break leaves 38,000+ customers without water
A major water line break in El Paso has prompted flooding, water outages, school closures and a boil water advisory.
Austin police investigating homicide near Rundberg and Lamar
Austin police are investigating a homicide near the intersection of Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Boulevard.
Texas Republicans see 2026 opening as poll shows faint economic uptick
A Texas Politics Project survey finds GOP leaders and President Donald Trump underwater on approval, even as economic confidence shows modest improvement.
Ken Paxton sues Texas DPS over religious ads ban in handbook
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Live updates: Day 3 of Austin protests over fatal ICE shooting
Protests continue in Austin as demonstrators demand justice after Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday.
Rachel Cooke went missing in Texas 24 years ago. She was never found
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Live: Austin anti-ICE protests continue days after fatal shooting
Protesters gathered at the Texas Capitol for a second night demanding justice for Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.