Austin on alert after weekend shooting spree
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We are now getting an update as police in Austin are searching for suspects connected to a series of apparently random shootings that happened this weekend. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis provided more information on Sunday afternoon as investigators continued searching for those responsible. They have said that currently, 10 shootings are under investigation from late Saturday and into Sunday. Early reports indicate that two of the shootings targeted Austin Fire Department stations. 

Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border

Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.

Camp Mystic told to revise emergency plans to reopen
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According to our partners at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. This includes Camp Mystic, where 27 young girls and staffers were killed in flooding last summer. The camp continues to face scrutiny for the handling of their response to the floods. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Molly Hennessy-Fiske, a national reporter with The Washington Post based in Texas, as health officials say the camp has not met necessary safety requirements. 

The Onion eyes Infowars again with Tim Heidecker at the helm

The satirical news outlet The Onion has another plan to take over Alex Jones’ conspiracy site amid its bankruptcy proceedings, and it involves comedian and writer Tim Heidecker.

The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians

The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

Rep. Gonzales to retire after staffer affair admission
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We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection. 

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Tanner Horner pleads guilty to killing Athena Strand

More than three years after the death of Athena Strand, the capital murder trial for Tanner Horner began on Tuesday with a guilty plea. Jurors will now decide if he deserves the death penalty.

Family says 3-year-old immigrant girl was allegedly sexually abused while in federal custody

The family of a 3-year-old girl alleges that she endured sexual abuse while in a foster home after immigration officers separated the child from her mother when they crossed the border illegally in 2025.