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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Repr
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Our stretch of hot and humid weather continues into the weekend... and if we're being frank, for the next couple of months. -Meteorologist Tommy House
IKEA's store at The Domain will close at the end of August.
As airport officials gear up for one of the busiest travel days of the summer, they urge flyers to be prepared for longer security wait times, crowds, and full parking lots.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
Shorebirds return to Central Texas from their breeding grounds in July, and this month's bird forecast features a shorebird favorite - the Spotted Sandpiper.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Rio Grande Valley nun who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while on her way to Sunday Mass has been released, according to U.S. Representatives Monica De La Cruz and Henry Cuellar. In an update from U.S. Rep. Monica de la Cruz (R...
The bacteria can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming raw oysters.
A viral video of a graphic Vacation Bible School skit has put a church under fire. The pastor says critics are missing the context.
Consumers are advised to discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds.
Still looking for Fourth of July plans? Whether you're hoping to catch a fireworks show, enjoy live music, cool off with the family or celebrate close to home,
Attendance at Walnut Creek Pool nearly doubled after the city eliminated admission fees as part of a pilot program studying whether free access increases use of public pools, according to a new memo from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Ten of the twelve Fourth of July staples tracked by the American Farm Bureau Federation cost more than they did a year ago.
With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.
As people travel to celebrate the Fourth of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Thursday, July 2, 2026, as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
A year after floodwaters swept away Joppa's historic 1907 bridge, residents continue gathering for Coffee on the Bridge and are planning a memorial to preserve a landmark that connected generations of Burnet County families.
Marion Hanson made the first flood-related call to 911 in Travis County on July 5, 2025, according to a call log KXAN obtained through a Texas Public Information Act request.
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, Austin ISD is rolling out major transportation changes beginning in August, including cutting bus routes.
The Austin airport is expecting a surge of passengers on Thursday, this as travel ramps up ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.AUS says that over 35,000 passeng
Police in San Antonio are searching for a missing man last seen on Wednesday. Officials believe his disappearance threatens his health and safety.According to t
A waiter at Bob’s Steak and Chophouse downtown is accused of stabbing a customer multiple times Saturday night, an attack that court documents say could have be
Texas House Bill 2844 took effect today, creating a statewide health permit for food trucks through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).The new
After weeks on the run, Gracie the giraffe is back home thanks to a carefully planned rescue.
According to the lawsuit, Camp Mystic campers were told not to leave their cabins in case of emergency, which the complaint says violated the law.
A parasitic illness is spreading across the country, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the source after at least 20 people were hospitalized.
According to court records, jurors found the homebuilder liable for statutory fraud, common-law fraud, fraud by nondisclosure, deceptive trade practices, breach of contract and unconscionable conduct.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
A Pflugerville man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for indecency with a child.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
A person of interest has been identified in a suspicious death investigation in Elgin.
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion to dismiss charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and Assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour following a prolonged legal battle over evidence in their cases, which stemmed from the 2019 custodial de...
Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.
The Supreme Court has ruled that national political parties can spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their candidates, which could prove significant in Texas' U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit will begin enforcing a ban on personal watercraft on Lake Austin at sunset Friday, July 3.
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Chief Justice Judy Parker and Justice Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals Wednesday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
America's World Cup team will win or go home Wednesday night. The highly anticipated knockout match is electrifying U.S. soccer fans. But the excitement on the
Since last years deadly July 4th flooding millions of dollars have been raised by Central Texas Community Foundation to help rebuild and support families across Central Texas.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dismissed evidence tampering cases against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Assistant W
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
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