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Death at SpaceX’s Starbase prompts workplace safety investigation

Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.

TribCast: Where have all the school kids gone?

SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.

Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donors

Our podcast looks into declining public school enrollment and other impacts of the federal immigration crackdown.

In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

In the GOP runoff for Texas Railroad commissioner, billionaires, big oil companies and trade groups flood the campaign pockets of candidates Jim Wright and Bo French.

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come down

The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.

Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoff

Here’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state.

$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans

Roy is the only candidate who’s “able and prepared to do the job,” Fairly said. Roy’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, has been criticized for his lack of legal experience.

Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

Cornyn campaigns in Amarillo ahead of GOP runoff against Paxton as early voting begins

Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.

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Evacuation disrupted trips as wildfires threatened Palo Duro Canyon during extreme drought

With early voting underway, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made a campaign stop in Amarillo on Tuesday morning as he faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Repub

Panhandle groups collect supplies for wildfire victims in Amarillo, Canyon

Safety is the number one priority for all visitors and staff here at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and that’s why, when there was an outbreak of wildland fires i

Wildfire evacuation zones begin phased reentry, officials say

As wildfires continue to scorch thousands of acres across the Texas Panhandle, multiple organizations are gathering supplies and money to help people who have b

Xcel urges fire-damaged homes northwest of Amarillo to check equipment before power return

Wildfire evacuation zones begin phased reentry, officials say

Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in AG runoff

Fire damage and utility outages continue to impact neighborhoods northwest of Amarillo as Xcel Energy crews work to restore power in areas affected by the Stink

Discovery Center offers donation-based entry as wildfires strain families and fire crews

GOP megadonor Alex Fairly recently gave $2.75 million to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s attorney general campaign, a much-needed shot in the arm as early voting begins in

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is opening its doors to the community as wildfires continue to impact the region.Officials with Dinosaurs Around the World a

Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri

President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff, backing him over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead

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'Heartbroken,' Austin violence intervention group addresses weekend crime spree

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, and two weeks after the club hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and governor. The team said Tuesday it was parting ways with Kidd, describing the move as a mutual decision. The Hall of Fame [...]

'Why did you do this?' 16-year-old recovering after south Austin shootings

Sean Oliver repeated the word "heartbroken" from the rocking chair on the porch of Life Anew Restorative Justice's east Austin office.

Live Updates: Severe storm, flood threat across Central Texas Tuesday

According to his family, 16-year-old Jonathan De La Garza Jr. was shot twice—once in the stomach and once in the leg—at his apartment complex in Del Valle, during one of several shootings across Austin this past weekend.

60 police shootings have happened in Austin since 2018; New dashboard provides details

Severe thunderstorms and flooding are possible in Central Texas Tuesday evening into early Wednesday.

'Constitutional Crisis': Attorneys share concerns about the State of criminal law in rural Texas

Out of the 60 shootings involving Austin police officers from 2018-2025, 60% have been deadly, according to a new public data dashboard launched by the Office of Police Oversight.

These 6 Central Texas cities were ranked among the best 250 places to live in the U.S.

Today lawmakers heard testimony highlighting the need for the Texas Legislature to partner with Texas law schools in developing potential pipelines that would incentivize aspiring attorneys to practice law in rural Texas towns.

Austin financial staff propose delaying bond to 2028

New U.S. News rankings place several Central Texas suburbs among the best places to live, with Leander at No. 8 and Austin ranking No. 199 overall.

How common are gun store thefts?

The city of Austin has released its final bond recommendation to city council members and the mayor. It’s one of at least three base options city council is expected to consider later this month.

President Trump endorses Paxton in GOP primary runoff

10,383 firearms were lost or stolen nationwide in 2025, according to the ATF.

Pre-construction work starts on Austin Light Rail

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Republican Party of Texas' U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Severe storms moving through Central Texas

It's one of the first times drivers have publicly seen boots-on-the-ground activity related to the project.