Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face

Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.

Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge

The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them

Texas State Capitol closed to visitors after flooding

Sloan Byerly, Chief of Staff for State Representative Travis Clardy, captured video from inside the building showing ankle-high water with more pouring in through the skylights.

Texas committee studying impact of Longhorns’ Big 12 exit holds first meeting

The goal is to study the effect of UT’s decision to leave the Big 12 on communities and schools -- specifically schools that remain in the conference.

2021 marks 55 years since deadly UT Tower Shooting

The shooting remained the deadliest shooting on a college campus for over 40 years until The Virginia Tech Shooting in 2007.

Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge

“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”

Kyle family surprised to find large centipede in daughter's room

Victor and Keyawna Glaze say they were in shock after discovering a nearly 8-inch long Texas redheaded centipede in their daughter's bedroom.

Florida governor visits Texas border with Governor Abbott

Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.

1 officer killed, 3 wounded in standoff with Texas gunman

The incident involved a man reported as possibly armed shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday on a residential street in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock.

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The incident involves a man barricaded in a house Thursday afternoon on a residential street in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.

Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

On border tour, VP Kamala Harris cites 'progress' in 'tough' situation

Kamala Harris is facing perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency as she visits the U.S.-Mexico border Friday as part of her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration.

Texas Six Flags roller coaster stops mid-ride, 20 riders rescued

Several riders were trapped Saturday on a roller coaster that stopped in the middle of a ride at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio.

Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows

The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.