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2 Still Missing in Texas Floods After Woman's Body Found in Kerrville
A man and a little girl from Camp Mystic remain missing after the body of a woman was found in Kerrville, Gov. Greg Abbott said. The death toll stands at 135.
Kerr County flooding death toll rises to 108 with 2 still missing after Abbott says body is found
A man and a little girl from Camp Mystic were still missing, Abbott said. He last said the statewide death toll stood at 135.
Measuring heat in Texas can be challenging. Which of these methods work best for you?
We can measure the extreme Texas heat in multiple ways, but two new metrics are helping high schools develop a hot weather protocol for athletes.
NHC Tracks Tropical System with Unusual Path; Gulf Coast Braces for Heavy Rain
States along the Gulf Coast could see heavy rainfall from a low-pressure system currently off the northeastern Florida coast.
4 Texas cities rank among US News' 2025 best places to live for quality of life
The cities, scattered throughout Texas, were measured by education, health care, crime rates and more.
New ER, Micro Hospital Coming to Manor, But Regional Hospital Still Needed
Manor will get a new ER and a micro hospital, but community leaders push for a regional hospital instead of traveling to Austin and elsewhere for care.
Texas River Outfitters Struggle After Hill Country Floods Scare Off Tourists
Devastating floods in Central Texas have severely impacted river outfitters during their typically busiest month, July, with businesses reporting significant revenue losses.
Austin Public Health finds measles in the water
Measles has been found in the waste water in Austin. One of the most contagious diseases, measles is preventable through vaccination.
SpaceX's Starbase neighbors cut off from county water deliveries
Starbase’s city administrator is asking Cameron County to resume its water deliveries for residents in and around the company town.
APD: 1 killed, 1 injured in North Austin drive-by shooting
Austin police say Comarri Thompson was killed and his girlfriend injured in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning near Braker Lane and Dessau Road.
Former Austin Council Member, UT Professor Bill Spelman Dies at 68
Former Austin City Council member and UT professor Bill Spelman, known for his data-driven policymaking and policing research, has died at 68.
East Austin small businesses hit by string of break-ins, suspect identified
A string of break-ins in East Austin have hurt many small businesses, from plant stores to restaurants. Owners say security footage shows many of the incidents are linked to the same suspect.
Austin police arrest 17-year-old in March mass shooting on Sixth Street
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to the Austin Police Department.
Teen arrested in connection to 6th Street mass shooting that injured four
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to Austin police.
Austin firefighters sound alarm over proposed staffing reduction
Facing a budget deficit, city leaders want to cut the number of firefighters assigned to each truck or unit to three apiece rather than four.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but tropics bear watching
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but keep an eye on the tropics
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
HBO documentary series revisits Austin's unsolved yogurt shop murders
A new docuseries revisits the Yogurt Shop Murders, promising a deep dive into the investigation, wrongful arrests, and impact on the community.
Texas History: Whataburger, Cotton Eyed Joe, and the Astrodome
A look at Texas history, from Austin’s oldest businesses to Whataburger’s iconic design, Cotton Eyed Joe’s origins, and the Astrodome’s legacy.