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South Austin homicide: Man shot by homeowner during burglary

A man shot and killed early Wednesday morning was in the middle of burglarizing a South Austin home, Austin police say.

Austin ICE shooting: Several protesters arrested on riot charges, DPS says

Man shot by ICE in Austin charged with assaulting, resisting federal officer

Austin weather: Flood Watch as downpours and storms expected

ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?

Former Gillespie County teacher gets 15 years for recording girls in bathroom, school dressing rooms

Texas News

Toxic metals in baby food? Plum Organics agrees to new standards amid Texas AG investigation

A baby food manufacturer has adopted new standards to ensure its products, including those sold in Texas, do not contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals.

$1.4M worth of illegal drugs seized during vehicle inspection in South Texas: DPS

Trump schedules North Texas visit to showcase manufacturing growth at Denton truck facility

Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week

Texas weather: State prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding threats

Irving couple convicted in $9.5 million investment fraud scheme

National News

Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder

Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted of killing his wife while he was having an affair.

Nancy Guthrie case: New ransom text message is not credible, sheriff says

Update on Nancy Guthrie new possible ransom note

Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop

4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says

Tennessee set to execute first woman in more than 200 years for 1995 murder of classmate

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: New potential ransom note emerges nearly eight months later

Crime Coverage

South Austin homicide: Man shot by homeowner during burglary

A man shot and killed early Wednesday morning was in the middle of burglarizing a South Austin home, Austin police say.

Austin ICE shooting: Several protesters arrested on riot charges, DPS says

Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder

Update on Nancy Guthrie new possible ransom note

Man shot by ICE in Austin charged with assaulting, resisting federal officer

40 rescued, 2 dead after makeshift boat capsizes following machete attack

The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds 'maybe it's a good idea'

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress

Trump rescinds nearly $1B in funds approved by Congress: Why senators say it's illegal

2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations

2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up

Sports

Athletics player sues Detroit Tigers after injury in July at Comerica Park

Zack Gelof, a 26-year-old player for the Athletics, has filed a 16-page lawsuit against the Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority.