Pet owner arrested for keeping pets outside
Manor police are investigating a severe case of animal cruelty after officers found nine dogs left in cages outside in the Texas heat. One dog has died.
Austin power outages
Thousands of Austin Energy customers lost power on a record-breaking 109 degree day.
Lockhart murder suspect arrested
A teen was arrested in connection to the murder of a 20-year-old, Lockhart police said.
Uber driver in Austin arrested
An Austin Uber driver faces a sexual assault charge after a passenger says he inappropriately touched her.
16 bikes stolen from Austin activity center
An Austin activity center is dealing with a setback after thousands of dollars worth of bikes were stolen from them last weekend.
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into possible illegal noncitizen voter registration
The Texas Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation after receiving reports that organizations operating in Texas may be illegally registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the country from Phoenix amid dropout speculation
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday that he will address the county about "his path forward" on Friday.
Q&A: Former WilCo sheriff Robert Chody trial
The trial of former WilCo sheriff Robert Chody is still on hold. Last week, a Travis County judge granted a stay due to controversy over evidence in the case. Chody is facing charges of conspiracy and tampering with video evidence.
Austin's new health campaign
Austin Public Health says for the past four years, there has been a steady rise in new HIV diagnoses in Travis County.
DNC speaker schedule Wednesday: Walz, Clinton to headline third day of convention
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Wednesday features Governor Tim Walz officially accepting his nomination as Kamala Harris' running mate, a keynote speech from former President Bill Clinton, and several others.
AISD middle school cancels classes
Classes will be canceled for the rest of the week at Kealing Middle School due to a fire late Monday night.
New tech helps keep AFD safe
High heat protocols and new high tech gear are helping Austin firefighters work in the extreme heat.
Man gets heart transplant from fentanyl victim
A Buda man and a North Texas mother said they now consider each other family after he became the recipient of her son's heart. The teen died from fentanyl poisoning earlier this year.
Calls for suspected fentanyl dealer to stay in jail
Central Texas families are calling for an accused drug dealer and murderer to stay behind bars.
JD Vance North Carolina Rally: FULL SPEECH
Ohio Senator and vice presidential candidate JD Vance speaks to a crowd of supporters in North Carolina on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Donald Trump North Carolina rally: Full Speech
Former President Donald Trump holds his first outdoor rally since surviving last month's attempted assassination attempt.
Protesters contaminate DNC breakfast with maggots at Chicago hotel: officials
An investigation is underway after a group of protesters allegedly slipped maggots into food that was served during a Democratic National Convention breakfast.
Chicago's top cop responds to 'absolutely disgusting' remarks made to officers during protest
Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Arizona father loses job after detainment video goes viral. He called 911 to report his child missing
The Mesa father who was detained after calling 911 to report his daughter was kidnapped has lost his job after video of the incident went viral on social media.
Barack Obama DNC Full Speech
Former President Barack Obama delivers remarks on night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.