Austin Mother Sentenced to 40 Years for Injuring Infant Twins
A Travis County jury convicted Brittney Bailey of injuring her infant twins and sentenced her to 40 years in prison.
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Wimberley plane crash was preceded by icing problems, report says
A preliminary NTSB report says a plane that crashed near Wimberley had icing and instrument problems before breaking apart midair.
Judge orders Texas State to reinstate professor fired for speech
The judicial order means Idris Robinson can resume teaching as a philosophy professor for one year or until his free speech lawsuit against the university ends.
Texas Executes Edward Busby in State’s 600th Execution
Texas carried out its 600th execution Thursday as Edward Busby was put to death in Huntsville after Supreme Court action.
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? Here’s the reason
Flags are lowered Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors officers who died in the line of duty.
COTA theme park faces $1M lawsuit after roller coaster malfunction
A lawsuit alleges riders were stranded 120 feet in the air for more than an hour on COTALAND’s Circuit Breaker coaster, with no evacuation plan in place.
Pflugerville Bans Alcohol at Lake Pflugerville Park
Pflugerville City Council has approved new safety-focused rules for Lake Pflugerville and city trails, including an alcohol ban at the lake, ahead of summer.
Bridge Repair Reduces I-35 to One Lane at 11th Street
The Texas Department of Transportation estimated the repair closures would be in effect until noon.
Texas State Graduates Jump into San Marcos River After Commencement
Texas State graduates celebrated their commencement by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing a longtime campus tradition.
Austin Named Top 2026 Summer Travel Destination in Texas and Third in US
WalletHub ranked Austin among the nation’s top summer trips, highlighting low-cost attractions, parks and travel convenience.
Travis County Tax Protest Deadline is May 15: What to Know
Friday is the deadline to protest many Travis County property appraisals. Missing it can limit your options to lower taxes.
Pflugerville ISD to Close Four Schools Amid $18M Deficit
Pflugerville ISD plans to close schools to address growing costs in the wake of enrollment loss.
Austin police search for woman in $70K wallet theft fraud cases
Police say two February theft and fraud cases tied to stolen wallets cost Austin-area victims more than $70,000 combined.
KUT Morning Edition Host Jennifer Stayton Moves to Later Time Slot
KUT News Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton announced on Wednesday that she would be leaving the show, not the airwaves.
Old Quarry Library Reopens in Austin, Menchaca Branch to Close
Old Quarry Branch Library reopens after renovations, while Menchaca Road Branch closes for construction.
Pflugerville librarian: Summer reading and family events on tap
Summer reading, crafts, storytimes and special events return to Pflugerville Public Library in June and July.
East Austin Shooting Originated From Airbnb Dispute; Two Men Charged
Court records say a dispute tied to a Houston Airbnb preceded the East Austin shooting that injured six people.
Austin Job Market Declines for College Graduates
Austin fell from fourth to 13th nationally for recent graduate jobs as hiring slowed in tech and white-collar fields.
Law Firm Seeks $10M for Passengers After Frontier Airlines Incident
An Austin-based law firm plans to sue the city and county of Denver on behalf of passengers who were on board Frontier Flight 4345, which was involved in a fatal incident at Denver International Airport on May 8.
Austin Man Charged After Throwing Objects Onto Texas 71
Austin police said Travion Washington faces assault, deadly conduct and criminal mischief charges for throwing objects from an overpass onto Texas 71, damaging vehicles and injuring people.