'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.
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.
Bond denied for Harris Co. mother accused of giving her son toxic amounts of drugs
A 25-year-old mother has been charged in the death of her 6-year-old son in Harris County.
A 25-year-old mother has been charged in the death of her 6-year-old son in Harris County.
Austin adolescents in Pfizer vaccine study showing promising results
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
Trooper shot over the weekend in North Texas dies
Texas DPS said Wednesday evening that Trooper Chad Walker passed away "following injuries sustained while on patrol."
Texas DPS said Wednesday evening that Trooper Chad Walker passed away "following injuries sustained while on patrol."
Texas School for the Deaf student stars in "Godzilla vs. Kong"
A Texas School for the Deaf student is sharing the big screen alongside some huge stars in Warner Bros.' "Godzilla vs. Kong".
A Texas School for the Deaf student is sharing the big screen alongside some huge stars in Warner Bros.' "Godzilla vs. Kong".
18 massage therapists issue statements in support of Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson's attorney released statements from more than a dozen massage therapists who said the accusations made against the Houston Texans quarterback are inconsistent with their experiences with him.
Deshaun Watson's attorney released statements from more than a dozen massage therapists who said the accusations made against the Houston Texans quarterback are inconsistent with their experiences with him.
Two former WCSO deputies indicted in Javier Ambler case
Two former Williamson County Sheriff's deputies have been each charged with second-degree manslaughter in the March 2019 death of Javier Ambler.
Two former Williamson County Sheriff's deputies have been each charged with second-degree manslaughter in the March 2019 death of Javier Ambler.
Wylie family credits their dog, Marley, with helping fight off knife-wielding home intruder
One family says their 8-year-old dog, Marley, helped fight off a knife-wielding intruder inside their Wyllie home early Friday morning.
One family says their 8-year-old dog, Marley, helped fight off a knife-wielding intruder inside their Wyllie home early Friday morning.
Biden staffer blocks Ted Cruz from taking video at migrant facility
Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures."
Sen. Ted Cruz showed exclusive video of a woman he identified as a Biden administration staffer blocking him from recording at a migrant facility on "Sunday Morning Futures."
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Arizona man accused of holding National Guard soldiers transporting COVID-19 vaccines at gunpoint
Larry Lee Harris, 66, of Willcox, Arizona, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. He said stopped the vans because he believed people inside them had kidnapped a woman and child.
Larry Lee Harris, 66, of Willcox, Arizona, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. He said stopped the vans because he believed people inside them had kidnapped a woman and child.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84
Larry McMurtry, the prolific and popular author who took readers back to the old American West in his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Lonesome Dove” and returned them to modern-day landscapes in works such as his emotional tale of a mother-daughter relationship in “Terms of Endearment,” has died. He was 84.
Larry McMurtry, the prolific and popular author who took readers back to the old American West in his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Lonesome Dove” and returned them to modern-day landscapes in works such as his emotional tale of a mother-daughter relationship in “Terms of Endearment,” has died. He was 84.
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.
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Texas sheriff's deputy has close call with semi-truck on highway
A deputy with the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office had a close call at the scene of a crash early on March 23.
A deputy with the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office had a close call at the scene of a crash early on March 23.
24-year-old accused cop killer free from jail on one of the largest bonds ever made in Harris Co.
24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.
24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.
National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
16th lawsuit filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson, Attorney Rusty Hardin responds
A 15th and 16th lawsuit has been filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson in the Harris County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
A 15th and 16th lawsuit has been filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson in the Harris County District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Biden administration releases images of Texas border facilities housing migrant children
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared two videos and 44 photos of the processing centers, located in Donna and El Paso, that are housing unaccompanied migrant children.
All adults in Texas will be allowed to get COVID vaccinations starting March 29
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.