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On the campaign trail earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott called for Texas to block new data centers from being developed in rural neighborhoods. The idea would build upon other reforms he proposed last month while running for a record fourth term in office....
A year after floods killed over 130 people in Central Texas, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a University of Texas at Austin hydrology profe...
"You're just uncertain what to do," said Drew Yancey, one of the owners, while sitting in a lawn chair in the middle of the empty field. On July 4, 2025, as the floods tore through Kerr County, everyone got out of the RV park in time, but everything else was destroyed....
Camp La Junta is located on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, just a few miles down river from Camp Mystic. Thompson White had only been a counselor for five days when one of the worst natural disasters swept through the area....
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19....
Infielder Casey Borba became the fifth Longhorn to earn the invitation to the 2026 USA Collegiate National Team Training Camp. He joins Sam Cozart, Luke Harrison, Anthony Pack Jr. and Dylan Volantis who were named to the roster earlier....
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
As airport officials gear up for one of the busiest travel days of the summer, they urge flyers to be prepared for longer security wait times, crowds, and full parking lots....
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
Attendance at Walnut Creek Pool nearly doubled after the city eliminated admission fees as part of a pilot program studying whether free access increases use of public pools, according to a new memo from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department....
Parents of nine Camp Mystic girls who died in the flash flood last July have filed an amended federal lawsuit against Texas Department of State Health Services...
Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Chief Justice Judy Parker and Justice Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals Wednesday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol....
One year after the floods that devastated parts of Central Texas and the Hill Country and killed 139 people, lawmakers are preparing to take up more camp safety...
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit t...
Many letters were written by children, complete with their handwritten signatures.
Austin Parks and Recreation is limiting vehicle capacity for July 4th weekend at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park due to high-use during the upcoming holiday weekend....
A mosquito pool in Travis County has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first positive pool of the year, Austin Public Health said.While no human...
Austin Public Health has confirmed the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus in western Travis County.
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021....
The Supreme Court agreed with Vice President Vance that federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates violate his First Amendment rights, siding with Republicans on Tuesday in a campaign finance battle that became a tug-of-war betwee...
Kerrville, Texas, is still recovering from the devastating flood of July 4, 2025, with the help of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which has raised $150 million to help rebuild homes, parks and other community touchpoints, as well as providing mental health re...
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation....
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation....
Austin park rangers rescued a Great Horned Owl found trapped in a balance tank at Garrison Pool in South Austin, the City of Austin Park Rangers said.The ranger...
As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips....
Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
Deep Eddy Pool reopened Monday morning after a week-long closure for repairs, the city's Parks and Recreation Department announced.The pool, located at 401 Deep...
On a May afternoon, a month or so shy of the one-year mark of the deadly central Texas July 4 floods, Courtney Garrison sat on a picnic table in the parking lot of the Hunt Store....
The Cavaliers finished second to Cedar Hill in pool play, and then went on a run in the championship bracket with three consecutive wins before their semifinal loss. Lake Travis edged Liberty Christian 34-33 to open bracket play, and then took out PSJA North 27-19 to advance to t...
The dog days of summer are here. That means lots of sunshine and hot temps - pool weather! This new weather pattern may be a little bit of a shellshock for some...
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
In the kitchen at University Baptist Church, the work begins before anyone reaches the table.There are trays to fill, vegetables to chop, meals to pack and volu...
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
Following last year's deadly July 4th weekend flooding, Texas lawmakers put a focus on improving camp safety across the state.
Buda will begin construction this summer on Garison Memorial Park, a $13.9M project featuring trails, a swimming hole and access to Onion Creek.
This weekend in Austin brings a variety of events including Annie at Zach Theatre, Texas Bach Fest, Watermelon Thump, Pease Park Pride Picnic, and concerts by Ariana Grande and Hilary Duff....
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...
The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April....
According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment....
Camp Mystic and its related entities have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has put all five lawsuits against them on hold, but the families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died in last year's Independence Day floods are still determined to get justice....
Left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison is a late addition to the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team training camp roster, bringing the total Longhorns to four. Pitchers Dylan Volantis and Sam Cozart, along with outfielder Anthony Pack Jr., were named to the roster earlier....
A 23-year-old man was swept down a 600-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident....
A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool.
Today, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) held its fifth annual Solar Car Derby Day at the Cedar Park Recreation Center. The event was put on as part of Camp...
Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, nearly a year after floods at the camp killed 25 young campers and two counselors.The Associated...
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texa...
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection....
Calling it a "major interception," border officials say a tractor-trailer hauling polypropylene from Mexico to the U.S. was also carrying more than $10 million worth of meth....
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and while it can be a useful tool for many, people in creative spaces say generative AI can be exploitative of their work. That's why the nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) has launched a campaign to protect artists' intellectual proper...
The first mosquitoes in Williamson County have tested positive for West Nile virus from a trap near Geneva Park in Georgetown, according to the county health district....
More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a Texas Parks an...
Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.
Pitchers Bobby Layne and Huston Street are headed to immortality as part of the 21-member Class of 2026 in college baseball's top club. They'll be honored February 21, 2027, during a ceremony in Overland Park, Kansas....
A man who fell into a campsite vault toilet while trying to retrieve his sunglasses was rescued by first responders and was able to walk away from the incident after being decontaminated....
Barton Springs Pool will reopen Tuesday after recent rainfall caused flooding, Austin Parks and Recreation said.
Barton Springs Pool will reopen Tuesday morning after being closed for more than a week, city officials said.The pool, located at 2131 William Barton Dr., will...
Barton Springs Pool will reopen to visitors this week after closing down due to severe weather.
