Texas Unemployment Fraud Surges, TWC Warns
Texas unemployment claims doubled in early September due to fraud, with scammers potentially using stolen personal information, warns the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Grieving parents call on Camp Mystic to abandon plans to reopen
CiCi and Will Steward of Austin, whose 8-year-old daughter Cile is still missing, urged camp leaders to 'fully account for your role' in the July 4 disaster.
Texas hostage crisis resolved after delivery driver reports order
The alleged kidnapper and the alleged hostage were both safely taken into police custody on drug charges.
Austin asks residents to vote on future of Sixth Street
City unveils three design options for Austin's Sixth Street. Here's how residents can give feedback by Oct. 19 as plans advance to 2027.
Texas Set to Execute Blaine Milam for 2008 Torture Murder of Toddler
Blaine Milam, 35, is set to be executed in Texas for the 2008 torture and murder of his fiancée's 1-year-old daughter, Amora Bain Carson. The child endured 30 hours of torture before her death.
Austin Fire, EMS to Receive New Ballistic Vests After Nonprofit Donation
Central Texas Public Safety Commission funds new ballistic vests for Austin Fire and EMS, upgrading first responder protection amid reported rising violence.
Dallas ICE shooting updates: Texas governor, JD Vance speak out
Shell casings near the suspected shooter contained anti-ICE messages, officials said in a news conference Wednesday.
Shooter Dead After 3 Shot at Dallas Immigration Facility
Three people were shot at a Dallas immigration detention facility, with the shooter dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to ICE officials.
Travis County Enacts Burn Ban Through Oct. 21
Travis County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban through Oct. 21 at the recommendation of the county fire marshal.
Truck driver indicted in fatal I-35 crash that killed 5 in Austin
Solomon Weldekeal Araya was indicted on four counts of manslaughter and 17 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Lee County sheriff arrested on DWI charge in Texas
Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger was released on bond less than two hours after being taken into custody.
These Texas towns land on US News' best places to live in 2025
The best places to live aren't major cities, but just outside of them. See the full Lone Star State rankings.
Is Parking in Front of a Neighbor's House Illegal in Texas?
Parking in front of a neighbor's house in Texas is generally legal, but there are restrictions under state law.
Man Dies After Being Pulled from Lake Travis
A man was pulled from Lake Travis after being submerged for an unknown time. First responders performed CPR but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Daniel E. Garcia Installed as Bishop of Austin
Daniel E. Garcia was formally installed as the sixth Bishop of Austin at St. William Catholic Church.
Senior U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks dead at 86
Sam Sparks, the sharp-witted federal judge who shaped state and national policy for more than three decades from his Austin courtroom, has died at 86.
Northbound I-35 lanes closed after crash at Tech Ridge in Austin
As of 7:53 a.m., cleanup in the area is ongoing and traffic is being diverted to Exit 243, according to a TxDOT social media post.
New 'Evil MoPac' App Helps Austin Drivers Save Money on Toll Lanes
A new app called "Evil MoPac" aims to help Austin drivers navigate MoPac's unpredictable toll lanes by calculating cost-effectiveness in real-time.
Travis County indictment crisis: From 263 missed deadlines to zero
Travis County DA José Garza reorganized indictment process following watchdog reporting by the American-Statesman and KVUE-TV.
Congressional staffer's body was on fire, Uvalde official said
Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, a staffer for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, died Sunday. Police were called to her home for reports of a person on fire.