Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
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Republican Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as the new Comptroller, effective August 1, after Kelly Hancock resigned, and Huffines will face State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November election to determine who will control the state's finances for the next four years.
Austin police are searching for a suspect who stabbed two people at Butler Metro Park in south Austin early Wednesday morning.Police initially responded to Firs
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the
If you are planning on using a jet ski on Lake Austin this holiday weekend, think again.The Austin Police Department says their Lake Patrol Unit will be enforci
Travis County officials are urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly this weekend, citing dangers from fireworks and extreme heat.Travis Cou
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
CBS Austin will air a special newscast Friday night examining where flood recovery efforts stand across Texas and what lies ahead, followed by a town hall strea
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
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.
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
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.
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.
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
UPDATE 11 A.M.: Officials say that Jason Lovelady has been found.Original Story:Police in San Antonio are searching for a missing man last seen on Wednesday. Of
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.
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