Texas teen couple used dating apps to lure young men into violent ambushes, police say

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.

Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99

Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE. 

Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know

Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.

Fire causes extensive damage to Bar Peached on West 6th Street in Austin

A massive early Sunday morning fire caused extensive damage to the popular Austin bar Bar Peached, forcing it to close indefinitely while fire officials investigate the cause.

Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show

A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.

Texas Silver Alert: Missing 69-year-old Lockhart man

Texas authorities have issued a Silver Alert for Jack Mayberry, a missing 69-year-old Lockhart man with a cognitive impairment who was last seen late Saturday night.

Fire breaches roof at Bar Peached, no injuries reported
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An early morning fire broke out at a bar on West 6th Street. Owners say they woke up from a call by the Austin Fire Department.

ExxonMobil VP issues stark warning on energy prices in coming weeks

An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Man sentenced to 35 years for deadly 2023 San Antonio drug deal robbery

A man was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison for a 2023 drug deal robbery that resulted in a fatal shooting, prosecutors announced.

FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reveals Summer concert lineup at Fair Park

Major Lazer, Turnpike Troubadours, MC Magic, Baby Bash and Lil Rob are set to headline a summer concert series at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas in Fair Park.

Texas man faces felony animal cruelty charges after 7 dogs rescued

A Texas man faces felony charges after authorities rescued seven severely neglected dogs that are now recovering in SPCA care.

Missouri cuts funding for Dolly Parton’s free book program: reports

The popular book program founded by legendary country singer Dolly Parton reportedly suffered a budget cut in one of its available states.

Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.

ICE sued over 'inhumane treatment' at West Texas detention facility

Legal and civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement over conditions at an El Paso immigrant detention facility.