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Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars

Man found dead inside truck at East Austin park: APD

Pflugerville man arrested for stalking his girlfriend: police

Texas weather: Austin-Travis County EMS warns people of dangers of heat

Austin cleans more than 300 tons of debris from homeless camps

Man with multiple warrants arrested in North Austin: APD

Texas News

19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation

A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos.

Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train

Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline

Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims

Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor

New World screwworm in Texas: How to keep your pets safe

Crime Coverage

19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation

A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos.

Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Man found dead inside truck at East Austin park: APD

Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train

Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

National News

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case

Charlie Kirk murder: Judge orders redactions to suspect Tyler Robinson's ex-lover’s video testimony

Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire

Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75

Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

FIFA World Cup

How to watch today’s World Cup match: Thursday, July 9

The FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals get underway today with one match between France and Morocco on the pitch at Boston Stadium.

July 9, 2026 5:52am CDT

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

July 8, 2026 2:16pm CDT

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

July 8, 2026 11:44am CDT

US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history

July 8, 2026 10:45am CDT

With the US out, here's who you can cheer for — and against — at the World Cup

July 8, 2026 9:50am CDT

FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup

July 8, 2026 9:42am CDT

Good Day Austin

7 C's of resilience | Austin Family

Summer gives families a break from homework and busy school schedules, but it's also the perfect time to teach important life skills. Alison Bogle with Austin Family magazine joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson with seven ways parents can help build resilience in their kids this summer.