$2.67B settlement payout: Blue Cross Blue Shield customers to receive compensation
Millions of Americans who previously had health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Association may soon receive settlement payments as a part of a massive $2.67 billion class-action agreement resolving antitrust claims.
‘Multiple explosions,’ fires cause homeless camp concerns in Austin
The Austin Fire Department described "multiple explosions" and 15-foot high flames sparked by "encampment activity" on Dec. 30, according to the incident report -- one of hundreds of fires a KXAN investigation found likely connected to homeless encampments in recent months.
Texas City Votes Down $1.5 Billion Data Center After Lengthy Citizen Protests
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — After more than eight hours of public testimony in front of the San Marcos City Council, city residents celebrated a 5-2 vote by the council denying zoning changes that would allow for the construction of a large data center near the city. Citizens opposed to the plan erupted in applause as the...
Police are finding suspects based on their online searches as courts weigh privacy concerns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Criminal investigators hoping to develop suspects in difficult cases have been asking Google to reveal who searched for specific information online, seeking "reverse
Delta’s Upcoming Direct Route From Austin Offers The Perfect Blue Ridge Summer Getaway
As of January 2026, tickets are officially on sale for a new direct Delta flight that connects the Texan city of Austin with the local airport in Asheville, North Carolina. This new non-stop route allows Carolinians to plan an easy Western escape to the "Beer Capital of Texas," while Texans can head up to Asheville...
Austin, TX: Light Freeze Possible Tonight; No Rain, Warmup Into 80s Midweek
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Austin, Texas – Chilly conditions tonight could bring a light freeze to parts of Central Texas, prompting residents to prepare for near-freezing temperatures before a significant midweek warmup. According...
Texas-born Shipley Do-Nuts plans massive expansion to Las Vegas, New Orleans
Texas-founded Shipley Do-Nuts plans to open 14 new stores in 2026, including locations in Nevada, Georgia and Dallas-Fort Worth.
It’s National Margarita Day! Get $1 deal at Applebee’s, plus more specials in Texas
On Sunday, bars and restaurants are rolling out limited-time discounts and drink specials to mark the holiday. Here's where to find them.
Austin Rider Says Waymo Wouldn’t Stop Veering Into Oncoming Traffic. Then He Calls Support:...
A man in Austin, Texas says he had a frightening experience while riding in a Waymo. It may have you rethinking whether to take the driverless taxis. Tyler Crawford (@tylerlcrawford) filmed himself inside the autonomous vehicle as it appeared to drive toward oncoming traffic. In the video, Crawford calls Waymo...
Texas Passerby Follows Soft Whimpers From A Garbage Can And Uncovers A Heartbreaking Discovery
Dogs don’t ask for much, just a warm place, a sense of safety, and someone who will actually look out for them. And it’s heartbreaking that so many never get the kindness they should. In Austin, Texas, one situation was especially cruel. A four-week-old Husky puppy was thrown...
