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.
Texas poised to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns
Texas is poised to remove one of its last gun restrictions after lawmakers approved allowing people to carry handguns without a license, and the background check and training that go with it.
'It's Victor's tiger,' HPD says wild animal belongs to man whose attorney denied ownership
It's unclear where or how the 9-month-old male tiger was found but investigators have confirmed he does not appear to be harmed.
Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says
The FBI says they were tipped off about the since-deleted photos and videos on Facebook, which helped them find and identify the man and woman in police officers’ body cam footage. They’re both now charged with assaulting officers.
Texas dog awarded by fire department, animal services for saving his owner’s life
Last week, Astro reportedly alerted a neighbor when his owner experienced a medical emergency, fire department officials posted on social media.
3 dead after shooting in Northwest Austin, suspect in custody
A manhunt has ended after a suspect was taken into custody early this morning.
Grand jury to consider criminal charges in death of Garrett Foster
Foster was fatally shot while participating in a protest in Austin in July 2020. The grand jury will consider if criminal charges will be filed.
Responders rescue German Shepherd stuck under truck in Lufkin
Firefighters, police officers, and animal control officers rescued a German shepherd that became stuck in the undercarriage of a truck Sunday.
Bryan mass shooting leaves 1 dead, several others critically injured; suspect identified
A suspect is now in custody following a deadly shooting at a facility in Bryan, Texas on Thursday afternoon.
SB 4, the Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act, passes Texas Senate
The bill would make it mandatory to play the national anthem at sporting events in stadiums funded by taxpayers.
Large industrial fire extinguished at Channelview facility
Company officials say they are working with local officials and agencies to ensure the site is stable and secure after an industrial fire sparked up in the Channelview area on Wednesday afternoon.
Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol
Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.
'NOT an April Fools' Day joke': AFD saves squirrel stuck in tree
Austin Fire Department says This is NOT an April Fools' Day joke, but it may be the 1st time they've literally rescued an animal OUT of a tree.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
DC police arrest man at VP’s mansion carrying rifle, large capacity clip
D.C. police say a man they arrested outside of the Vice President’s residence on Wednesday afternoon had a rifle and a large capacity clip.
Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
‘8 days was an eternity’: Mom reunites with newborn quadruplets after being separated during Texas storm
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.