TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
Alex Jones' Infowars bought by satirical news publication The Onion
Satirical news publication, The Onion, has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars with plans to use the platform to raise awareness about gun violence prevention.
Austin hires former Dallas coach Estevez to revive club after missing playoffs last two seasons
Austin FC has hired Nico Estévez, former FC Dallas head coach and United States national team assistant, as the Club's new head coach following Josh Wolff's firing earlier this month.
AMBER Alert canceled for 3 missing children from Austin; suspect at large
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.
'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers
There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.
'Trump train' federal civil lawsuit: Texas jury finds man liable
A Texas jury found a San Antonio man liable in the "Trump train" federal civil lawsuit on Monday.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia's departure to Austin will leave pivotal leadership void in Dallas
The hope is the chief will help usher transformation to the Austin Police Department and have the same type of impact as he has had on the Dallas community.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia retiring to take job in Austin: 'Unfortunately, you cannot keep secrets'
Garcia told city officials on Thursday that he is planning on retiring from law enforcement and taking an assistant city manager role overseeing public safety in Austin.
X to close California headquarters on Sept. 13, reports say
Elon Musk announced the relocation in July after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning districts from requiring schools to report to parents if their children ask to use different pronouns.
Missing: Daughter of former MLB pitcher not seen since August 22
Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.
VIDEO: Man with machete attempts to break into home; homeowner confronts him with gun
A Liberty Hill homeowner thwarted a man's attempt to break into his home with a machete and the whole incident was captured on video.
Longtime Austin shelter dog to star in Legally Blonde the Musical
Tajin, an 8-year-old dog from the Austin Animal Center, will play a role in Zilker Theatre Productions' version of Legally Blonde the Musical.
Biden speaks at LBJ Presidential Library to commemorate Civil Rights Act
The president decried “extremism” that he said has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court during an address at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.
Shots fired on campus: UTPD asking public for help identifying suspect
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who reportedly fired shots near the Moody Center on July 13.
Father disappears driving back to Austin after visiting children in North Texas
Perry McCauley Jr., 35, was last seen in Christmas 2023 in Southlake, Texas. The father of three was there to visit his children before heading back to Austin, where he lives.
Michelin Guide coming to 5 Texas cities
For the first time, Michelin, the most recognized rating system for restaurants in the world, will add Texas eateries to its guide. The focus won't just be on expensive restaurants that few people can afford.
President Biden postpones trip to Austin after attempted assassination on Trump
President Joe Biden has decided to reschedule his planned trip to the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Pitbull concert at UT Austin leaves 3 injured during SEC celebration
A big celebration at UT ended with several people going to the hospital. Police said there was a crowd crush during the Pitbull concert.