Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator
Read full article: Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operatorThe Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.
Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16
Read full article: Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalized
Read full article: Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalizedSix days after a deadly apartment fire, the Austin Police Department identified the names and ages of children who were found in the apartment unit.
March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Read full article: March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegationTwelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
3 children found dead; 3 others hospitalized following Austin apartment fire, fire officials say
Read full article: 3 children found dead; 3 others hospitalized following Austin apartment fire, fire officials sayThe Austin Fire Department said it is investigating the cause of a fire that killed three children on Wednesday morning.
Eagle Pass man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for role in human smuggling operation
Read full article: Eagle Pass man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for role in human smuggling operationAn Eagle Pass man was sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
Read full article: Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shootingWhile the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
Read full article: Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shootingWhile the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
Texas Eats NOW: Caribbean Chicken and Mediterranean Gyros meet Texas Steak and Old-Fashioned Burgers
Read full article: Texas Eats NOW: Caribbean Chicken and Mediterranean Gyros meet Texas Steak and Old-Fashioned BurgersJoin David Elder as he tries jerk chicken at Canje, gyros at Stop N Go Gyros, creme brulee at Cowboys and Cadillacs and smashed burgers at Tin Top Burger Shop.
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
Read full article: Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
Austin police release body camera, surveillance video from deadly Sixth Street mass shooting
Read full article: Austin police release body camera, surveillance video from deadly Sixth Street mass shootingThe Austin Police Department released new body camera, surveillance video and 911 phone calls Thursday from Sunday’s deadly mass shooting on Sixth Street that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman.
Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead
Read full article: Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 deadPolice body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar.
‘There are people dead over here’: Austin PD releases 911 call audio, Sixth Street shooting video
Read full article: ‘There are people dead over here’: Austin PD releases 911 call audio, Sixth Street shooting videoAustin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis released video and two 911 calls from Sunday morning’s deadly mass shooting on Sixth Street.
SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in Austin
Read full article: SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in AustinThe San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have both announced plans to help ease fears that people have in the wake of a mass shooting in Austin.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Read full article: Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary winTexas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump.
DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand jury
Read full article: DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand juryTravis County District Attorney José Garza faced intense criticism over a policy that would have sent the officers before a grand jury, before he said his office would not seek charges against “heroes.”
Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting
Read full article: Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shootingMore than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motive
Read full article: Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motiveThree people were killed and 13 wounded in a West Sixth Street attack. Police say the shooter fired from an SUV before getting out and continuing on foot.
Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
Read full article: Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities sayFederal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Read full article: Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shootingDays out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
What we know about the mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed 4, including suspect, injured 13
Read full article: What we know about the mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed 4, including suspect, injured 13Law enforcement is investigating a mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed four people, including a suspect, and hospitalized 13 others early Sunday morning.
Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season
Read full article: Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the seasonTyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas.
Austin shooting: Blood rushed from San Antonio, UT community impacted, local leaders react
Read full article: Austin shooting: Blood rushed from San Antonio, UT community impacted, local leaders reactSouth Texas Blood & Tissue sent 20 units of blood to Austin on Sunday morning after three people were killed and 14 were hospitalized in a mass shooting.
Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar
Read full article: Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin barOfficials are investigating the early Sunday morning shooting as a potential act of terrorism, but didn’t provide further details, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
Read full article: FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist actAuthorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.
3 dead, 14 hospitalized in 6th Street mass shooting, Austin EMS chief says
Read full article: 3 dead, 14 hospitalized in 6th Street mass shooting, Austin EMS chief saysThree people are dead, including a shooting suspect, and 14 were hospitalized after a mass shooting in downtown Austin, according to local officials who held a news conference early Sunday morning.
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl last seen in Austin
Read full article: AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl last seen in AustinThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 12-year-old in Travis County and identified a suspect in connection with her disappearance.
Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over Kings
Read full article: Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over KingsVictor Wembanyama had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 139-122 for their eighth straight win and a sweep of their two games in Austin.
Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight win
Read full article: Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight winStephon Castle scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference title
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference titleThe San Antonio Spurs (38-16), holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and just three games behind leader OKC, return from the All-Star break with momentum.
Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide, Travis County Medical Examiner says
Read full article: Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide, Travis County Medical Examiner saysThe death of Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student from Laredo, has been ruled a suicide, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Friday.
Eagle Pass man sentenced to 17+ years in prison for role in human smuggling operation, DOJ says
Read full article: Eagle Pass man sentenced to 17+ years in prison for role in human smuggling operation, DOJ saysA man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release Wednesday.
TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller says
Read full article: TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller saysActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) since applications opened on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings
Read full article: Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killingsSome students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says
Read full article: Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott saysERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.
Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practice
Read full article: Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practiceTexas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in off-season workouts, the school announced Friday.
Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely
Read full article: Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likelyState and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Lawsuit: Brianna Aguilera’s parents allege underage alcohol service at Austin tailgate contributed to daughter’s death
Read full article: Lawsuit: Brianna Aguilera’s parents allege underage alcohol service at Austin tailgate contributed to daughter’s deathThe parents of Brianna Aguilera have filed a lawsuit against two organizations, alleging that they served alcohol to their underage daughter which contributed to her death in Austin.
Brianna Aguilera’s family, lawyers hold press conference in Houston
Read full article: Brianna Aguilera’s family, lawyers hold press conference in HoustonThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment late last year in Austin, held a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
Read full article: Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals courtTaylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.
Waymo on San Antonio roads without drivers amid federal probe
Read full article: Waymo on San Antonio roads without drivers amid federal probeDays after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expanded their probe into Waymo, the company confirmed to KSAT its driverless cars are fully autonomous on San Antonio roads as of this month.
Austin man arrested after months-long investigation into series of explosions, police say
Read full article: Austin man arrested after months-long investigation into series of explosions, police sayA 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a months-long investigation into multiple explosions in Austin, according to police.
Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78
Read full article: Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died.
Texas Eats: Inside the NEW Paris Baguette in San Antonio, Signature, Uchi, Plank’s Seafood Provisions and Hugo’s
Read full article: Texas Eats: Inside the NEW Paris Baguette in San Antonio, Signature, Uchi, Plank’s Seafood Provisions and Hugo’sJoin David Elder as he explores popular restaurants in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Read full article: Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airportAustin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulations
Read full article: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to hold public hearing on hemp regulationsThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, a month after it moved forward with its efforts to regulate the sale of consumable hemp products.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Turning Point USA to make announcement at Governor’s Mansion in Austin
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Turning Point USA to make announcement at Governor’s Mansion in AustinTexas Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are expected to make an announcement in Austin on Monday.
Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death
Read full article: Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s deathHouston-based attorney Tony Buzbee said on Friday that the Austin Police Department (APD) rushed its investigation into the death of a former Texas A&M University student.
Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch: Virtual one-on-one interview with Vicente Fox for Texas Tribune FestivalThe former president of Mexico sat down for a virtual interview with Berenice Garcia, Rio Grande Valley reporter for The Texas Tribune.
Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her death
Read full article: Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her deathThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment early last Saturday morning in Austin, will hold a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
Suicide note, self-harm behavior uncovered amid investigation of Texas A&M student’s death in Austin, police say
Read full article: Suicide note, self-harm behavior uncovered amid investigation of Texas A&M student’s death in Austin, police sayAustin police said they found a suicide note and other evidence indicating self-harm amid the investigation into the death of a Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment in Austin early Saturday morning.
Parents of Brianna Aguilera retain high-profile Texas law firms after daughter’s death in Austin
Read full article: Parents of Brianna Aguilera retain high-profile Texas law firms after daughter’s death in AustinThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment in Austin, have retained two high-profile law firms to represent them in the case.
Mother of Texas A&M student demands answers after daughter’s fatal fall from high-rise in Austin
Read full article: Mother of Texas A&M student demands answers after daughter’s fatal fall from high-rise in AustinThe mother of a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment near the University of Texas at Austin is pleading for answers — and students living nearby say the circumstances feel deeply unsettling.
Do police have to wait 24 hours to declare an adult missing? Texas A&M student’s death raises questions
Read full article: Do police have to wait 24 hours to declare an adult missing? Texas A&M student’s death raises questionsAn Austin Police Department investigation prompted questions about missing person protocols across the region.
What we know about Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death in Austin
Read full article: What we know about Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death in AustinOn Nov. 29, 2025, a Texas A&M University student from Laredo fell to her death from a student apartment building near the University of Texas at Austin.
Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daugher, a Texas A&M student, in Austin
Read full article: Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daugher, a Texas A&M student, in AustinA mother is searching for answers after her daughter died in Austin hours after attending the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies football game.
Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daughter, a Texas A&M student, in Austin
Read full article: Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daughter, a Texas A&M student, in AustinA Laredo mother is searching for answers after her daughter died in Austin hours after last week’s Texas Longhorns-Texas A&M Aggies football game.
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection
Read full article: Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelectionVanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.
No. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and SEC title-game hopes
Read full article: No. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies’ undefeated season and SEC title-game hopesNo. 16 Texas beats No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17 to spoil the Aggies' undefeated season and SEC title-game hopes.
Texas vs Texas A&M traffic: Alternative routes from San Antonio to Austin for the big game
Read full article: Texas vs Texas A&M traffic: Alternative routes from San Antonio to Austin for the big gameThe most common path is taking Interstate 35 north straight to Austin. But on game day, this interstate often becomes a parking lot as thousands of fans head to the stadium.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious grounds
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues a second state agency over rules he says discriminate on religious groundsPaxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that “undermine religious liberty.”
A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.
Read full article: A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.People with ties to Brownstone Institute have significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research.
Texas officials react to federal court block of congressional map for 2026 election
Read full article: Texas officials react to federal court block of congressional map for 2026 electionOn Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled against the use of a new Texas congressional map for the 2026 midterm election.
Gov. Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist organizations
Read full article: Gov. Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist organizationsGovernor Greg Abbott has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations, according to a news release.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permit
Read full article: Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permitTexas Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) sent a letter of opposition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding a recently approved controversial wastewater permit.
‘The rumors are completely untruthful’: Rep. Gonzales speaks out for first time since staffer’s death
Read full article: ‘The rumors are completely untruthful’: Rep. Gonzales speaks out for first time since staffer’s deathIn an interview Thursday, Gonzales said he did not know the exact circumstances in the Sept. 14 death of his Uvalde Regional District director Regina Santos-Aviles.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces increased opportunities for kinship foster families
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces increased opportunities for kinship foster familiesGovernor Abbott is eliminating over 100 regulations standing in the way of relatives acting as foster parents for children in care, according to a press release.