Stagecoach Inn reopens historic restaurant
After a brief hiatus, Salado's Stagecoach Inn celebrated the reopening of its historic restaurant.
IRS to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with civil rights office, sources say
The IRS has begun layoffs that could slash up to 25% of its workforce, starting with the closure of its civil rights office. The cuts are part of broader Trump administration efforts to shrink the federal government.
Snake season in Texas. What you should do if you encounter one
It's snake season in Central Texas. As the reptiles slither out of hiding and into your line of sight, there are ways to avoid getting bitten.
Driver in deadly I-35 multi-vehicle crash was sober, attorney says
The attorney for the man accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 on March 13, said an independent lab did not find traces of drugs or alcohol in his blood sample.
Austin shooting: Man shot, killed in downtown; police looking for suspects
Austin police are looking for two people involved in the deadly shooting of a man in downtown Austin on Monday, March 31.
Austin Convention Center expansion: Some lane closures begin April 4
Lane closures have started around the Austin Convention Center as crews start the convention center expansion project.
Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of possible flooding, storms this weekend
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources with increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding across the state this weekend.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns
A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, with experts warning the gaps could put lives at risk during severe weather season.
Maryland man deported to El Salvador must be returned to the United States, judge says
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison.
Westlake students working on security app for local law agencies
Westlake High School students are getting to present their Business Incubator Class projects on pitch night,
Austin weather: Severe storms and hail threat
The countdown is on for all the ingredients for storms late tonight.
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect: ‘I did it’
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco student athlete during a track meet allegedly admitted to the crime. He also asked officers if his actions could be considered self-defense, according to a newly released arrest report.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports 59 new cases, total cases rise to 481
State health officials reported 59 new measles cases Friday.
Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
3 more MS-13 gang members arrested in Florida murder cases, federal prosecutors say
Three more suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested in connection with multiple cold case murders in Florida, bringing the total number of arrests to nine, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.
'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
2 suspects arrested after downtown Austin SWAT standoff
Austin police say two suspects were arrested after a SWAT standoff downtown on Thursday night.
Video: Florida boat captain's 'boat rage' goes viral
A video viewed more than 8 million times shows a boat captain arguing with a fisherman, then climbing onto his boat to demand an apology.
How Trump tariffs are expected to impact Central Texas
The Trump Administration's worldwide tariff plan went into effect today and experts say the new plan will likely impact businesses in Central Texas.