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Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County

The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.

Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183

Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe

West Nile in Texas: Travis County sees first human case of 2026

North Austin shooting suspect compared APD to KKK, only wanted to negotiate with FBI: affidavit

Austin weather: Heat Advisory to be in effect through the weekend

Texas News

$Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas$

Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex's new Cavender's-designed red shirt featuring navy blue and white accents, kicking off a new annual tradition where his iconic Western wardrobe will evolve each year to honor local milestones.

Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood

Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond

Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool

Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire

Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state

National News

Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff

A substitute teacher in Louisiana was arrested after authorities say she triggered false active shooter alerts at five schools, prompting security responses across the district.

Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, put on Russia's international wanted list: Reports

Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport

Teen violence escalated to a deadly stabbing in Phoenix. How a self-defense claim changed two families forever

Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall

Citi Field raccoon reaches through hole in stands to grab food during game

Crime Coverage

Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County

The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.

Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183

Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff

Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond

Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport

Teen violence escalated to a deadly stabbing in Phoenix. How a self-defense claim changed two families forever

Politics

Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show

Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.

Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now

Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting

Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary

Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants

Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China

Sports

Premier League returns: Opening weekend schedule, new teams and rule changes

The Premier League season opens with new rules on delayed throw-ins, goal kicks, substitutions, goalkeeper injuries and VAR reviews.

Citi Field raccoon reaches through hole in stands to grab food during game

Fans launch global petition demanding FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign: AP

Lake Travis High School football team cancels season opener amid death of senior player

Lake Travis HS football team cancels season opener

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report

Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.