Texas lifts New World screwworm restrictions in 5 counties
The Texas Animal Health Commission has lifted New World screwworm movement restrictions in parts of five counties after officials determined eradication efforts eliminated the pest from those areas.
Gov. Abbott briefs Texans as tropical storm threat grows in Gulf
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a briefing and press conference in Austin on Monday to discuss the state's preparations for tropical weather forecasters say could make landfall in Southeast Texas as early as Tuesday. The governor will meet with state emergency management and public safety officials...
Suspect charged with aggravated robbery, APD says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Authorities shared new details Monday surrounding a SWAT incident that happened Aug. 28 in Marble Falls. At 5:48 a.m., Austin Police responded to an aggravated robbery involving a firearm at the High Octane Game Room, located at 12710 Research Blvd Service Road Southbound. Authorities believed a...
Abbott Announces $8.3 Million in Grants for Central Texas Veterans
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced more than $8.3 million in grants for organizations providing services to veterans across Central Texas. The $8.367 million in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance grants will go to 35 organizations in the region and are expected to provide services to more than 4,790 veterans. The grants are ad
Islamophobia: A spreading hate on the Right
Conservatives in Texas are railing against a proposed mosque near Dallas
Time running out to claim winning $200,000 Texas Two Step ticket
AUSTIN, Texas — Time is running out to claim a $200,000 Texas Two Step jackpot-winning ticket. The unclaimed ticket matches all four white ball numbers (1-2-21-23) and the red Bonus Ball (19) from the March 9 drawing. The prize officially expires on Saturday, Sept. 5. Because claim centers close...
Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in Mustang Ridge vehicle pursuit
MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after a vehicle pursuit in Mustang Ridge Sunday evening. At around 5:49 p.m. Sunday, officers with the Mustang Ridge Police Department assisted Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers with a vehicle pursuit of a black motorcycle. DPS stated that they...
Nobody Would Guess This Plain Texas Restaurant Has Some Of The State’s Best Eats
Somewhere in Austin, Texas, tucked into a strip mall between other businesses that aren’t trying very hard either, is a restaurant that quietly serves some of the most remarkable food in the entire state. Asia Cafe doesn’t announce itself with fanfare, and it certainly doesn’t look like the kind...
Father asks public for help finding son missing in Austin for three weeks
AUSTIN, Texas - A father is asking for the public’s help finding his missing son, who disappeared in Austin three weeks ago. Thirty-year-old Alexander Bangert has been missing since Aug. 9. Missing Austin man Alexander Banger. What they're saying:. "I’m at a loss. I’m just missing my son. I...
Texas meteorologists react as tropical disturbance threat grows near Gulf
"I don't much like the sound of that," one meteorologist said.
