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With first month of the 2026 hurricane season nearly behind us, our Tracking the Tropics takes a look at what can expect as the season rolls on. Watch live here at 12:30 p.m. ET.
With first month of the 2026 hurricane season nearly behind us, our Tracking the Tropics takes a look at what can expect as the season rolls on. Watch live here at 12:30 p.m. ET.
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Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.
A woman suspected of credit card fraud in Austin has been linked to a similar case in Dallas, says the Austin Police Department.
The Llano County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 people in what it called a "proactive enforcement initiative focused on reducing human trafficking, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation, and holding registered sex offenders accountable."
A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor of stealing more than $1.1 million worth of military rations from Fort Bliss, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
A grass fire that broke out in Llano County on Monday afternoon was 75% contained by the evening after burning at least 100 acres, according to the Llano Police
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
Płacheta, 28, joins Verde and Black from Oxford United in England. The squad was recently relegated from the EFL Championship division to EFL League One, and Płacheta technically signed his contract with Austin FC in March during Oxford's season. He'll be eligible to play when the club resumes pl...
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.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
An exterminator found a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning, police said.
Nearly 1 million bottles of the medication are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to an FDA recall alert.
The GOAT isn't retiring yet.
Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
With first month of the 2026 hurricane season nearly behind us, our Tracking the Tropics takes a look at what can expect as the season rolls on. Watch live here at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district's budget for the 2026-27 school year Thursday, adopting a financial plan that includes $12 million in previously announced budget cuts aimed at restoring the district's fund balance.
The CapMetro workers' union announced Tuesday that 99.5% of its members voted to authorize a strike against the Austin transit provider.
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 vote, shut the door on President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions on Tuesday, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by all three liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wrote that the 14th A...
Gas prices are continuing to fall, and President Donald Trump says they should drop even faster.In a Truth Social post Monday, Trump urged gasoline retailers to
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 between the major polit...
Austin ISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed has been released from the hospital, nearly four weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle crash during a motorcade operati
Austin ISD Police Department Chief Sneed has been discharged from the hospital nearly four weeks after a motorcycle accident.
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the country. Writing for t...
This summer, young people across Austin have been discovering their voices, building confidence, and transforming their dreams into reality through the SaulPaul
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wayne Sneed, the police chief for the Austin Independent School District, is out of the hospital, according to the district. The chief received treatment and physical rehabilitation at the Dell Seton Medical Center after his motorcycle crash on June 3. The crash happened around 8...
A State Board of Education member threatened to sue her colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media.
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 resources to those ...
One year after devastating flooding swept through Kerr County, many families are still working to rebuild their lives — both physically and emotionally.
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
The South Texas border town of Laredo is taking extra precautions after a case of New World screwworm was found in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande. Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño said Saturday that every animal entering the city's public animal shelter is now being inspected for cut...
In strictly applying the judge's order, the department is now striking some degrees from the list of professional programs, meaning those students will face lower loan limits.
Hot and humid weather continues through the Fourth of July, and Saharan dust moves out over the next few days. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department is honoring former Chief Michael Phillips. He went missing during the deadly July 4th floods last year.
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