Why Deep Eddy Pool is closed from June 22-28
Officials have announced that Deep Eddy Pool will be closed from June 22-28, 2026.
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Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool
Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark....
Data breach exposes personal information of over 3 million Texas hunters, fishers
More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers may have had personal information exposed after a cybersecurity incident involving a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department license system vendor, according to state officials....
12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air....
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat that will plague the popular destination early next week after a recent increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon, including the deaths of three hikers....
Murder-suicide investigation at Milam County area RV park: sheriff
The Milam County Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight murder-suicide at an RV park on FM 908.
IVF, equal protection sparks division within pro-life Texas Republican Party
Texas Republicans are divided over in vitro fertilization (IVF), with some viewing it as abortion and others supporting it, including President Donald Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
Juneteenth 2026: Austin celebrates with annual parade, festival in east Austin
Hundreds of Austin residents gathered for the annual Juneteenth Parade and Park Festival Friday morning in east Austin to commemorate the end of slavery in the...
2 dead after murder-suicide in Milam County
One person died early Friday morning, and another was in critical condition following an incident at a Milam County RV park.
One dead, one injured in shooting at Milam County RV park
A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after a shooting early Friday at an RV park in Milam County, according to the sheriff's office.Deputies respo...
Investigators give final analysis in Camp Mystic flood hearing
A Texas legislative committee’s investigation into the deadly July 4, 2025, floods at Camp Mystic concluded Thursday with findings that the camp failed in key a...