First case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Austin-Travis County

COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.

Texas teacher’s garage library gets thousands of book donations from across the globe

At first, Jennifer Martin brought books home from her classroom at the start of the pandemic and started a rudimentary checkout system. But now her library has grown by the thousands, thanks to donations from strangers across the globe.

Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?

Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.

Republican group puts up billboards calling on Ted Cruz to resign

The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Drugs worth $1.6 million seized at Texas border found in shipments of cabinets, toilet paper

The alleged drugs - estimated to have a street value of $1.6 million - were found in three separate shipments coming in from Mexico: vinyl samples, kitchen cabinets and toilet paper.

Mesa murder suspect found in Texas after collaborative investigation

After several law enforcement agencies worked to locate a Mesa murder suspect, Cherdon Mitchell was arrested in Texas on Jan. 28. He's being held on a $500K bond.

Texas police chief resigns amid alleged Facebook mistress drama

A Texas police chief has reportedly resigned amid social media accusations regarding his allegedly duplicitous personal life.

Austin doctor tapped to be chief medical officer for Homeland Security

Dr. Pritesh Gandhi will serve as the principal adviser to the DHS secretary, the FEMA administrator, and DHS senior leadership on medical and public health issues.

'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground

AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.

9-year-old dies in Fort Worth hospital because of COVID-19

A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.

Family of doctor who killed pediatrician releases statement

"We, the parents of Dr. Bharat Kumar Narumanchi, wish to extend our most sincere condolences and most fervent prayers to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Lindley Dodson."

Houston Texans to name David Culley their next head coach

David Culley, the Ravens assistant head coach/passing game coordinator in charge of Baltimore’s receivers, will be named the next head coach of the Houston Texans.

New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.

Pediatrician killed by other doctor following hostage situation

Police say Dr. Bharat Narumanchi took Dr. Katherine Dodson hostage, and later both were found dead inside the building from apparent gunshot wounds.

Texas grocery store run by high school students gives free food to families in need

A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.

Sandy Hook parent "looks forward" to facing Alex Jones in court

For years, the group peddled claims on its massive online platform that the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting was a “hoax.”