A father says he wants answers after a repeat offender was charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed his daughter on West Parmer Lane. New court filings and a June hearing have intensified scrutiny.

The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal research into ibogaine for PTSD. Early studies show promise, but safety and legal hurdles remain.

Republic Boot Company is converting a Hill Country castle into Republic Wine Castle — a winery, tasting rooms and boot boutique with a May grand opening weekend.

APD released photos of three suspects wanted in a March 13 Macy's robbery at The Domain that left an employee injured. A reward is available and tips can be sent to APD or Crime Stoppers.

Federal authorities moved onto Fronton Island in the Rio Grande near Roma, escalating a long-running state‑federal fight. The action follows an Air Force NDA expansion and earlier Texas fortification.

Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing near ACC's Riverside Campus Friday; a suspect is in custody and police say there's no ongoing threat.

A SmartAsset study ranks Edinburg, Georgetown, Conroe and Grand Prairie among the U.S. leaders in property‑tax burden. New state exemptions help, but local burdens remain uneven.

New express lanes and a MoPac connector are reshaping US 183 commutes; drivers weigh minutes saved against daily tolls.

NAR data show the typical first-time buyer is now 40, and Austin's pricey starter market is pushing younger locals to delay, co-buy, or look to the suburbs.

A longtime DEA informant was sentenced to time served in Austin after admitting he failed to report nearly $4 million in agency payments. The case raises fresh questions about oversight of paid sources.

Austin Animal Services is asking for 70 foster homes by Sunday to ease overcrowding at the Austin Animal Center.

A Houston Business Journal ranking shows 33 locally headquartered banks reported $44 billion in combined deposits as of Dec. 31, 2025, led by Stellar and Third Coast.

City records show Austin paid departing interim APD leader Robin Henderson more than $766K in January — a mix of sick‑time cashouts, stipends and pension payments.