What to do if ICE knocks on your door in Texas: What experts say
Videos from Texas have raised new questions about ICE home entries. Legal experts explain your rights and what to do if agents knock.
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Viral videos show armed immigration agents entering a San Antonio home without clearly presenting a judicial warrant, raising Fourth Amendment concerns.
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New data shows the racial wealth gap in the U.S. is widening, with white households holding far more wealth than Black and Hispanic households, and Texas ranks 28th among states with the largest disparities.
AFD officials fired a captain for alleged overtime cheating
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Austin Panel Approves Rubric for Social Service Cuts
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FDA Recalls M&M's in 20 States Over Missing Allergen Labels
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Austin Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day Tattoo Specials 2026
Austin tattoo shops are offering Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day specials, featuring flash tattoos, discounted prices, and events throughout February 2026.
WhenWhereWhatAustin founder diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer
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ICE buys San Antonio building for new Texas detention facility
ICE has purchased a large building in San Antonio and plans to convert it into a detention facility, expanding federal detention capacity in South Texas.
Austin Figures Peter Attia, Elon Musk Named in Epstein Files
Austin physician Peter Attia and Elon Musk are among local figures named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigation records, with Attia facing backlash over email exchanges.
Riverside H-E-B Closed After Fire, Reopening Expected Thursday
The Riverside H-E-B in Austin is closed Wednesday after a small fire caused minor damage, with plans to reopen Thursday.
CLEAR Alert: Texas authorities looking for missing Kerrville woman
Texas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman who went missing from Kerrville Monday night and could be in danger.
South Austin Apartment Fire: Second Blaze of the Day, No Injuries
Austin firefighters are battling a second apartment fire on South First Street with no injuries reported, hours after an East Austin blaze injured one person.
Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned East Austin apartments
Crews battle a blaze at an abandoned East Austin apartment after a partial collapse; traffic is blocked along Burton Drive.
Punxsutawney Phil Forecasts Extended Winter for 2026
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter for 2026 after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day, continuing a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return home after judge orders release from ICE detention
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Judge orders 5-year-old boy, his dad be released from immigrant center
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
Austin Joins Nationwide ICE Protests With Downtown March
Approximately 1,000 protesters marched through downtown Austin on January 30, 2026, joining nationwide demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.