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August 30

'Yogurt Shop Murders': Austin’s unsolved cold case continues to raise questions decades later

A new HBO Max docuseries revisits the unsolved 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders that killed four teenage girls, exploring investigative mistakes and new DNA evidence

August 12

Austin man charged with capital murder after deadly Target parking lot shooting spree

Ethan Nieneker faces capital murder charges for allegedly shooting three people, including a 4-year-old girl, during a carjacking at an Austin Target store.

August 10

Abbott vows indefinite special sessions, says fleeing Dems could face arrest ‘for literally years’

Governor Greg Abbott warned Texas Democrats will face arrest upon returning amid the redistricting standoff, vows to order continuous special sessions.

July 5

Serial killer fears grip Texas community after dozens of bodies pulled from lake: 'Cannot be ignored'

Austin's Lady Bird Lake continues to yield bodies of predominantly male victims, raising questions about serial killer theories while officials maintain the deaths have been accidental.

June 25

Raw meat-eating fitness star arrested after bizarre challenge to Joe Rogan

Social media star Brian Johnson, known as "Liver King," faces terroristic threat charges after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan in Instagram videos while in Texas.

June 23

Texas lieutenant gov calls out Abbott for last-minute THC bill veto

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expresses disappointment over Gov. Greg Abbott's late-night veto of a cannabis bill with overwhelming Republican support.

June 22

'Squad' erupts in fury as Trump takes bold action against Iranian nuclear threat

Far-left Squad members call Trump's strategic missile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities 'illegal' and grounds for impeachment

June 13

Blue city joins LA chaos as anti-ICE agitators injure officers in violent riots

Texas deploys National Guard troops as Austin police make eight arrests during anti-ICE riots where agitators defaced federal property, injured officers, and blocked roadways.

May 30

Texas escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous after psychiatric hospital break

Texas police are searching for McArthur Mathis, who escaped from a psychiatric hospital, on Wednesday. He is facing multiple charges and is considered armed and dangerous.

April 23, 2025

Texas Lottery executive director resigns amid multiple investigations

The Texas Lottery Commission explained what lottery couriers are after the agency's executive director resigned earlier this week during investigations.