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Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

The Travis County attorney hasn’t “seen a single weapons charge or an assault charge” despite school officials’ insinuations of planned violence.

UT-Austin’s Jay Hartzell praised by GOP leaders as university presidents nationwide take heat over protest response

Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday.

Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers

Hartzell’s protest response has also resulted in condemnations from students and faculty.

With lawsuits and recount petitions rising, some Texas elections seem to go on forever

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment

Courts are still working through election challenges brought as far back as 2021. Experts say the protracted fights threaten voter confidence.

Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, Texas House committee confirms

UT-Dallas is the second campus in Texas where Department of Public Safety troopers have made arrests while breaking up protests.

Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whitmire’s open state Senate seat

A lack of air support and ineffective coordination hurt efforts to contain this year's Panhandle fires, the committee said.

How shifting U.S. policies led to one of the deadliest incidents involving immigrants in Mexico’s history

State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and emergency room nurse Molly Cook are duking it out in a sleepy special election to briefly occupy the seat vacated when Whitmire was elected mayor.

Texas communities unite following tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind damage

A year ago, 40 men died in a detention center fire in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. An examination by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica shows that it was the foreseeable result of landmark shifts in U.S. border policies.

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13 arrested during two-day prostitution, human trafficking operation

Severe weather moved through southeastern portions of the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday night as Hall and Donley Counties experienced tornadoes while receiving a

Quay County Crime Stoppers offers reward for man wanted for criminal damage, trespass

Thirteen people were arrested during a two-day prostitution and human trafficking operation last week in Amarillo.The operation was conducted on April 26 and 27

$1,000 reward offered for woman wanted for encouraging probation violation

Quay County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for criminal damage and trespassing.Joshua Neal is wanted

Greg Abbott declares May 'Jewish American Heritage Month' in Texas: 'Imperative'

A $1,000 reward is being offered by Quay County Crime Stoppers for tips leading to the arrest of a woman wanted for encouraging a probation violation.Jasmin Ver

7 tornadoes reported in Texas Panhandle on Wednesday

'It is imperative now more than ever that we stand in solidarity with Israel & the Jewish community,' Gov. Abbott wrote on X Thursday.

$1,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of attempted murder suspect

Seven tornadoes were reported in the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday.One of those was near Clarendon which was spotted by Storm Search 7 Meteorologist Matthew Hida

Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, House committee confirms

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'Chicks dig the long ball, right?': Longhorns face No. 14 Cowboys while on homer hot streak

A decayed utility pole that broke, causing power wires to fall on dry grass in the Texas Panhandle, sparked the state’s largest wildfire in history, a Texas Hou

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Austin man sentenced to 35 years in prison in 2022 death at Lady Bird Lake

Texas hosts No. 14 Oklahoma State for a pivotal 3-game series with the Longhorns a game behind the Cowboys and West Virginia for second place in the conference. A series win would certainly give Texas a much-needed boost to their spot in the RPI and NCAA tournament resume, and head coach David Pierce said his club has to approach it with some urgency.

Austin Trail of Lights dates announced for 2024

An Austin man began his prison sentence earlier this month after he pleaded guilty to the December 2022 murder of a man that happened at Lady Bird Lake, court records said.

Video shows private security guards administering Narcan in downtown Austin

Austin's Trail of Lights will celebrate its 60th anniversary when it returns to Zilker Park in December 2024.

First brain-wide map shows how rodents find love. What does it mean for humans?

The private security company hired by a group of downtown businesses to patrol a portion of Sixth Street said guards helped administer Narcan this week amid a spike of overdoses.

More storms possible tonight through Sunday

A fuzzy little prairie vole has lead researchers from the University of Texas at Austin to find answers on how to find lasting relationships.

Overdose surge: 2 detained after 70+ overdoses, multiple deaths in Austin

A round of strong to severe storms could move in tonight, followed by a couple more rounds from Friday through Sunday.

Austin photojournalist facing two misdemeanor charges after UT protest

Two people believed to be persons of interest have been detained following an outbreak of overdoses that left multiple people dead, that's according to Austin Travis County EMS.

Over 600 UT Austin faculty sign letter of no-confidence in President Hartzell

An Austin photojournalist who was arrested while covering a pro-Palestine on the University of Texas Austin campus on April 24, is facing two misdemeanor charges-- assault and interference with public duties, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Austin City Council approves transgender protections resolution

Following a series of pro-Palestinian protests, hundreds of University of Texas at Austin faculty signed a letter saying they "no longer have confidence in President Jay Hartzell."

Why water flow continues to slow at Jacob's Well

By a vote of 10-1, the council passed a resolution introduced by Council Member Chito Vela, who represents District 4. The measure directs Austin police to make enforcement of Senate Bill 14, which bans certain treatment options for transgender minors in the state, as their lowest priority. Only Mackenzie Kelly of District 6 voted against it, saying she believed it may lead to a costly lawsuit from the state.

Backroom Botox a 'wild west' in Texas

If you were hoping to swim in Jacob's Well this summer the chances are not looking good.