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Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of CTX

On storm watch starting tonight. The severe weather risk is at Level 2 out of 5 with the main threats being hail, strong winds, lightning and isolated tornadoes.

Another arrest made in East Austin BBQ restaurant shooting

Austin shooting spree: 17-year-old suspect charged with 6 felonies

Texas' Top 10 Fugitives List: 3 sex offenders arrested by federal and state task forces

Bastrop County residents concerned about proposed gas pipeline running through their properties

WilCo land purchase for new justice center met with jail relocation opposition

The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.

Texas' Top 10 Fugitives List: 3 sex offenders arrested by federal and state task forces

Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as Gov. Abbott elevates emergency response

Bastrop County residents concerned about proposed gas pipeline running through their properties

WilCo land purchase for new justice center met with jail relocation opposition

Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement

Crime Coverage

Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.

Another arrest made in East Austin BBQ restaurant shooting

Austin shooting spree: 17-year-old suspect charged with 6 felonies

Texas' Top 10 Fugitives List: 3 sex offenders arrested by federal and state task forces

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

National News

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

New video of deadly UPS plane crash shows engine flying off upon takeoff

America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds

Colorado reports adult death linked to hantavirus

Heart disease may start in the womb, new study finds

FIFA World Cup

World Cup 2026 base camps: Where national teams will be based during the tournament

National teams are choosing base camps across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s a full list of where they’ll be based.

May 19, 2026 11:13am CDT

How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor

May 19, 2026 7:51am CDT

Tubi launches World Cup content hub

May 18, 2026 4:18pm CDT

Millions expected to visit the US this summer for 2026 World Cup

May 18, 2026 1:40pm CDT

Final Countdown, Ticket Frenzy, and World Cup Preparations | Futbol HQ

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Final Countdown, Ticket Frenzy, and World Cup Preparations | Futbol HQ

May 15, 2026 12:49pm CDT

FOX One and Yahoo Sports team up for new fantasy soccer games

May 14, 2026 1:29pm CDT

Good Day Austin

LCRA summer park activities: What to do and know

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LCRA summer park activities: What to do and know

Tierra Neubaum is out at McKinney Roughs to get details about all the fun things to do this summer.

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Good Day Cooks: Serenade

Politics

Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.