CBP officers arrest Chicago murder suspect at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made multiple arrests out of the Laredo Field Office last week, including a man wanted for murder in Chicago.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made multiple arrests out of the Laredo Field Office last week, including a man wanted for murder in Chicago.
SXSW 2026: Documentary about Moriah Wilson, bicyclist killed in 2022, premiers in Austin
A new documentary premiering in Austin features the life behind a case that made national headlines. It is about Moriah Wilson who was killed by Kaitlin Armstrong almost four years ago.
A new documentary premiering in Austin features the life behind a case that made national headlines. It is about Moriah Wilson who was killed by Kaitlin Armstrong almost four years ago.
North Texas ICE detainee granted bond, but DHS could intervene to keep her in custody
For the third time, a woman being held at a North Texas ICE facility has received bond from an immigration judge, but her supporters fear the Department of Homeland Security will intervene to keep her detained.
For the third time, a woman being held at a North Texas ICE facility has received bond from an immigration judge, but her supporters fear the Department of Homeland Security will intervene to keep her detained.
Mixed verdict reached in North Texas ICE center Antifa terror attack trial
Jurors have reached a mixed verdict in the trial for nine people accused of a 2025 “ambush" attack on a North Texas ICE detention facility. Defendant Benjamin Song was found guilty of attempted murder. The other eight defendants were acquitted on that charge. However, they were found guilty on other charges.
Jurors have reached a mixed verdict in the trial for nine people accused of a 2025 “ambush" attack on a North Texas ICE detention facility. Defendant Benjamin Song was found guilty of attempted murder. The other eight defendants were acquitted on that charge. However, they were found guilty on other charges.
Drowning response team training in Georgetown
A water rescue training exercise was held at Lake Georgetown. The operation, which was organized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was an opportunity to coordinate with local first responders.
A water rescue training exercise was held at Lake Georgetown. The operation, which was organized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was an opportunity to coordinate with local first responders.
Texas prison officer gets 10-year sentence for smuggling meth behind bars
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
2 injured, 1 person detained after incident on CapMetro bus
Two victims were injured, and one person was detained after an incident on a CapMetro bus on S. Lamar.
Two victims were injured, and one person was detained after an incident on a CapMetro bus on S. Lamar.
Man robbed woman in front of her kid at North Austin ATM: APD
Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a woman in front of her child and friend at a North Austin ATM.
Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a woman in front of her child and friend at a North Austin ATM.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Texas man sentenced to life in prison after setting home on fire to conceal murder of 4-year-old
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Long lines at Austin airport; officials urge travelers to arrive up to 3 hours early
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
Texas 'mariachi brothers' released from ICE custody after lawmakers intervene
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
SXSW 2026: Guide to community events and concerts
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Man found dead at downtown Austin bank; incident ruled as self-defense
Austin police are investigating after a man was found dead at a bank on Wednesday.
Austin police are investigating after a man was found dead at a bank on Wednesday.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.