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Affidavit: Mom, 2 others arrested after leaving baby in car in 36-degree weather while barhopping on East 6th
Three people were arrested and charged with child abandonment after they left an 11-month-old baby alone in a vehicle in 36-degree weather for several hours while they went out...
What we know about the 6 who died in plane crash alongside NASCAR's Greg Biffle: 'absence leaves an immeasurable void'
NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Greg Biffle died in a plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina on Thursday alongside his wife, son, daughter and three others, according to a...
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue...
Man arrested in connection with 'late-night' south Austin explosions, police say
A 49-year-old man was arrested following a series of "repeated late-night explosions" heard earlier this year near a south Austin greenbelt, the Austin Police Department said on Thursday. ...
Civil Rights attorney warns of legal ramifications related to bathroom, private spaces tip line
An Austin-based civil rights attorney warns a new tip line on the Texas Attorney General website could lead to illegal behavior as the state adapts to a new law...
Stafford named 1st team All-American, two other Longhorns honored
Torrey Stafford, a junior in her first season with the Longhorns after transferring from Pitt, garnered her second consecutive first-team All-America honor after an outstanding season, leading Texas to...
Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest and wettest Christmases over the years
KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Christmases in history. Source link
Uhland considers restricting mayor’s authority after felony arrest
The Uhland City Council will meet Thursday night to consider an agenda that could restrict Mayor Lacee Duke's authority to participate in city governance and finances, following her arrest...
Two riders stuck on COTA roller coaster drop for 'nearly an hour'
Two men were stuck at 130 feet in the air Wednesday night after a roller coaster at the Circuit of the Americas malfunctioned, according to an email from a...
Austin pilot program cuts left-turn crashes, boosts pedestrian safety
The city of Austin said its pilot program aimed at making left turns safer has improved safety for pedestrians. Source link
Additional resources activated ahead of increased fire danger in Texas
Additional wildfire response resources were activated Thursday ahead of an increased fire danger expected for parts of Texas over the weekend. Source link
Texas is opening a new state park next year. Here's how you can get a sneak peek
Texas' newest state park is set to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year's Day. Source link