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A jet ski slammed into a boat on Lake Austin in a recent crash that injured a child, and the fallout has reignited a fight over how the city polices personal watercraft on one of its most crowded waterways. Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen said children were nearly killed in the collision, and his office has sinc

People have been cooking over flames ever since Prometheus stole fire from the gods. These days, that same fire feeds countless Texans gathering around the blazing pits of the barbecue world, creating a place to share stories, make memories and enjoy great food. One Texas-based company has taken that passion for fire t

While most high school students were busy enjoying their summer vacation, Goliad High School senior Noah Blevins spent his summer representing Goliad American Legion Post 193 at the Texas Boys State Convention at the University of Texas in Austin. The event is one of the premier leadership and citizenship programs...

Over the weekend, Texas Longhorns wide receiver commit Easton Royal was in attendance in Baton Rouge to see the LSU Tigers dismantle the Clemson Tigers, 51-10, in Lane Kiffin's Death Valley debut. "It was everything — and more than what I expected," Royal told Rivals. On-field results during visits...

Texas mornings run on breakfast tacos, and the best ones are worth trading a little extra sleep for. From food trucks in Austin to hole-in-the-wall counters in McAllen, these seven spots know how to fold eggs, potatoes, chorizo, and bacon into warm homemade tortillas. Some open before the sun is...

TEXAS - Five fires are burning in North Texas. Several crews from Central Texas are helping contain the fire lines in Palo Pinto and Sutton counties. Travis County ESD 1 Chief Donnie Norman is leading the 196th strike team assembled by the Texas Forest Service this year. Last week, he wrapped up an 8-day assignment on

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Round Rock. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, on Sept. 7, around 10:58 a.m., deputies responded to the 2400 block of Chandler Creek Blvd. in the park area regarding an injured person. When deputies arrived,...

Mathew Davis, a resident of an Austin, Texas homeless shelter, dreams of securing an apartment of his own. Yet with the minimal earnings he receives from donating blood plasma, even a $450-a-month tiny home without running water and with a shared bathroom remains a major stretch. Meanwhile, more than 4,500 properties t

A Travis County judge denied a request from four hemp companies to temporarily halt Texas enforcement of new hemp rules.

One Austin homeowner's 2025 utility and gas bills are drawing attention for a simple reason: They offer a real-world look at how expensive an older, draftier house can be to run. Here's what to know. The homeowner, who said this is their first house, shared on Reddit that the Austin,...