Comptroller shakeup comes amid general election race, school voucher rollout
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday former State Sen. Don Huffines will fill the role set to be vacated by acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock at the end of Jul
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday former State Sen. Don Huffines will fill the role set to be vacated by acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock at the end of Jul
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday former State Sen. Don Huffines will fill the role set to be vacated by acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock at the end of Jul
The World Cup is bringing massive crowds and a massive financial windfall to Texas.Texas is hosting 16 World Cup matches in Arlington and Houston. Those games a
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office said it will not prosecute former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former county attorney Jason Nassour a
The Austin Environmental Commission is urging City Council to delay a key vote tied to the proposed Dog’s Head development, recommending additional environmenta
Austin police are investigating after one person was found dead Thursday afternoon near the Krieg Athletic Complex in East Austin.According to APD Watch Command
A year after floodwaters tore through Williamson County over the July 4 weekend, county leaders and volunteers say the disaster’s impact is still being felt —
Nearly one year after catastrophic flash floods tore through the Texas Hill Country, communities across Central Texas are still grappling with the scars of the deadliest inland flood in modern state history.
Jaylon Plummer, 23, was arrested in Manor in connection with an April homicide in Northwest Austin after barricading himself in an apartment.
Less than a month after San Marcos became the first city in Texas to ban data centers citywide, one state lawmaker says he plans to challenge the ordinance, arguing the city does not have the legal authority to enact it.
The United States has World Cup fever. The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports. The peak audience was 31.8 million. The United States won the game 2-0...
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
Two murder suspects wanted out of Austin were arrested on Thursday.
The FDA authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to carry a modified risk claim. Here's what to know.
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating Fourth of July floods, we're taking a look at one group that helped with the search efforts after the disaster: the Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) K9 team.
Austin FC traded midfielder Dani Pereira to CF Montréal for up to $2.35 million in general allocation money.
Austin-Travis County EMS dispatchers are getting new headsets. This comes after using the same for nearly a decade and having audio issues.
The state's chief election officer, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, is scheduled to step down from her role in two weeks, just months before a high-stakes midterm election in November.
Just a few decades ago, a six-acre site off Barton Springs Road was an empty field. Now, it's filled with dozens of sculptures by renowned sculptor and teacher Charles Umlauf.
Millions of dollars have been raised to help people who were impacted, but with so many people still needing help, relief efforts continue.
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.
According to a city FAQ, officials believe Hutto has reached a point where operating a municipal fire department is a natural next step.
An Austin police officer entered a guilty plea to two counts of speeding after an investigation into a multi-car crash.
An estimated 5.7 million Texans are expected to travel for a milestone Independence Day.
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
A small plane experiencing mechanical issues made an emergency landing on Highway 71 in Fayette County Thursday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.The
Athletes, like Amanda Montminy, are up on a rope and tethered to it for safety. They will try to perform tricks while maintaining balance.
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.
A federal appeals court has upheld a New Braunfels ordinance regulating short-term rentals within its residential areas.
One Central Texas resident is celebrating his 71st birthday today with something he once wasn't sure he'd get back, a chance to perform music again.For Milton B
Austin Police Officer Daniel Robert Kessler Jr. pleaded guilty to two speeding charges tied to a 2025 crash involving three vehicles that left two people injured.
"The way this reading list is trying to accomplish that...students are overtly learning Christian text at the expense of other faiths."
The City of Buda on Thursday announced it was awarded $10.48 million in federal transportation funding to work on reconstructing East Main Street between Interstate Highway 35 and Firecracker Drive.
An Austin woman has been arrested in connection with the killing of a 74-year-old man who was found dead inside his Southeast Austin home after a friend called 911 and requested a welfare check, according to court records and police detectives.
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.
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a man found inside a Southeast Austin home last week, police said.Sierra Rodri
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who is believed to be with a 20-year-old woman. The two were last seen on the 7000 block of West Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas, on June 30 at 10 a.m.
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.
The city of Austin has picked the group that will analyze Austin's operations and spending, looking for ways to save taxpayer money.
Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.
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