Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.

Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery

“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.

Austin Westlake falls in state championship to North Crowley

Austin Westlake fell to North Crowley 50-21 in the Class 6A Division 1 finals at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night.

TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms

The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.

Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level

The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.

Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent

A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.

Alex Jones' Infowars bought by satirical news publication The Onion

Satirical news publication, The Onion, has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars with plans to use the platform to raise awareness about gun violence prevention.

Austin hires former Dallas coach Estevez to revive club after missing playoffs last two seasons

Austin FC has hired Nico Estévez, former FC Dallas head coach and United States national team assistant, as the Club's new head coach following Josh Wolff's firing earlier this month.

'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers

There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.

Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon

Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.

X to close California headquarters on Sept. 13, reports say

Elon Musk announced the relocation in July after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning districts from requiring schools to report to parents if their children ask to use different pronouns.

Missing: Daughter of former MLB pitcher not seen since August 22

Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.