TAKEAWAYS: State lawmakers’ final report into deadly Camp Mystic floods
Read full article: TAKEAWAYS: State lawmakers’ final report into deadly Camp Mystic floodsTexas lawmakers released a 115-page investigative report Thursday on the mishaps at Camp Mystic on July 4 last year that led to the deaths of 27 people.
Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South Texas
Read full article: Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South TexasFollowing SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.
Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
Read full article: Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boomThe man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies.
Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
Read full article: Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crashThe plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.
UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
Read full article: UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival securityKUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
Read full article: Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed, as Abbott expands state disaster declarationA screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
Announcing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for September’s TribFest
Read full article: Announcing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for September’s TribFestMarjorie Taylor Greene, Amy Webb, Pete Sessions and Annette Gordon-Reed among newly announced TribFest voices helping us navigate a world in flux.
Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
Read full article: Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education AgencyTEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses' accountability rating.
Capital murder trial date set for Bexar County man accused of killing 4 people in Austin
Read full article: Capital murder trial date set for Bexar County man accused of killing 4 people in AustinA Travis County judge set the tentative date for a Bexar County man charged in connection with the capital murder of multiple people three years ago in the Austin area.
Camp Mystic chief health officer barred from direct patient care by Texas nursing board
Read full article: Camp Mystic chief health officer barred from direct patient care by Texas nursing boardMary Liz Eastland failed to develop proper emergency plans or properly respond to the flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors last year, the order states.
Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended
Read full article: Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspendedThe agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.
Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails
Read full article: Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the railsLegal and political challenges continue to threaten Austin’s multibillion-dollar light rail project that voters approved in 2020.
Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donors
Read full article: Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donorsIn the GOP runoff for Texas Railroad commissioner, billionaires, big oil companies and trade groups flood the campaign pockets of candidates Jim Wright and Bo French.
Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoff
Read full article: Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoffRoy is the only candidate who’s “able and prepared to do the job,” Fairly said. Roy’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, has been criticized for his lack of legal experience.
3 suspects in custody after 10 ‘random’ weekend shootings leave 4 injured, Austin Police say
Read full article: 3 suspects in custody after 10 ‘random’ weekend shootings leave 4 injured, Austin Police sayOfficials in Austin, Texas, say two teenagers are in custody and a potential third suspect is being sought in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend.
Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large cities
Read full article: Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large citiesThe effort, which combines federal, state and local law enforcement, will expand to the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas.
Barack Obama appears with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at Austin restaurant
Read full article: Barack Obama appears with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at Austin restaurantThe former president greeted patrons while stopping for tacos near the University of Texas at Austin campus — a notable show of support for the Democrats atop the ticket this fall.
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
Read full article: By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas citiesThe governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack that killed 3
Read full article: FBI probe finds Austin bar shooter was 'lone actor' in deadly March attack that killed 3The FBI says the man who killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin, Texas, bar in March acted alone and there's no evidence he was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group.
Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs
Read full article: Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffsThe lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.
ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.
Read full article: ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.Unlike criminal warrants, ICE administrative warrants don’t require approval from an independent judge. ICE defends the practice, but legal experts say they can have errors and risk wrongful detention.
Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing
Read full article: Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearingOne of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood.
Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Read full article: Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator saysInexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own.
Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat
Read full article: Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threatAustin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.
ICE deported man who says he’s a U.S. citizen after traffic stop in Central Texas
Read full article: ICE deported man who says he’s a U.S. citizen after traffic stop in Central TexasBrian José Morales García has a birth certificate showing he was born in Denver. ICE agents accused him of lying and says he entered the country illegally.
What to know about the Ten Commandments going up in public school classrooms
Read full article: What to know about the Ten Commandments going up in public school classroomsCourt rulings are bolstering mandates to display the Ten Commandments in public schools in the U.S. as supporters push to expand the role of religion in classrooms.
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
Read full article: Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of TexasBillionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policiesThe governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Read full article: Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leadersFor much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
Testimony continues in hearing to stop Camp Mystic from partially reopening this summer
Read full article: Testimony continues in hearing to stop Camp Mystic from partially reopening this summerOn Tuesday, the Eastlands, the family that owns and operates the camp, took the witness stand to answer questions about their actions leading up to the July 4 tragedy and afterward.
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Read full article: Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant loomsTesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
Some Texans concerned about proposed changes to state social studies curriculum
Read full article: Some Texans concerned about proposed changes to state social studies curriculumConcerned Texans gave public comments Tuesday in Austin about planned changes to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social studies for elementary, middle and high school students.
Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator
Read full article: Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operatorThe Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.
Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16
Read full article: Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making, and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalized
Read full article: Austin police identify 3 children killed in apartment fire; 3 others remain hospitalizedSix days after a deadly apartment fire, the Austin Police Department identified the names and ages of children who were found in the apartment unit.
March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Read full article: March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegationTwelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
3 children found dead; 3 others hospitalized following Austin apartment fire, fire officials say
Read full article: 3 children found dead; 3 others hospitalized following Austin apartment fire, fire officials sayThe Austin Fire Department said it is investigating the cause of a fire that killed three children on Wednesday morning.
Eagle Pass man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for role in human smuggling operation
Read full article: Eagle Pass man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for role in human smuggling operationAn Eagle Pass man was sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
Read full article: Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shootingWhile the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
Read full article: Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shootingWhile the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
Texas Eats NOW: Caribbean Chicken and Mediterranean Gyros meet Texas Steak and Old-Fashioned Burgers
Read full article: Texas Eats NOW: Caribbean Chicken and Mediterranean Gyros meet Texas Steak and Old-Fashioned BurgersJoin David Elder as he tries jerk chicken at Canje, gyros at Stop N Go Gyros, creme brulee at Cowboys and Cadillacs and smashed burgers at Tin Top Burger Shop.
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
Read full article: Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
Austin police release body camera, surveillance video from deadly Sixth Street mass shooting
Read full article: Austin police release body camera, surveillance video from deadly Sixth Street mass shootingThe Austin Police Department released new body camera, surveillance video and 911 phone calls Thursday from Sunday’s deadly mass shooting on Sixth Street that left four people dead, including the suspected gunman.
Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead
Read full article: Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 deadPolice body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar.
‘There are people dead over here’: Austin PD releases 911 call audio, Sixth Street shooting video
Read full article: ‘There are people dead over here’: Austin PD releases 911 call audio, Sixth Street shooting videoAustin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis released video and two 911 calls from Sunday morning’s deadly mass shooting on Sixth Street.
SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in Austin
Read full article: SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in AustinThe San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have both announced plans to help ease fears that people have in the wake of a mass shooting in Austin.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Read full article: Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary winTexas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump.
DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand jury
Read full article: DA won’t refer police who killed Austin shooter to grand juryTravis County District Attorney José Garza faced intense criticism over a policy that would have sent the officers before a grand jury, before he said his office would not seek charges against “heroes.”
Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting
Read full article: Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shootingMore than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motive
Read full article: Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motiveThree people were killed and 13 wounded in a West Sixth Street attack. Police say the shooter fired from an SUV before getting out and continuing on foot.
Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
Read full article: Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities sayFederal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Read full article: Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shootingDays out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
What we know about the mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed 4, including suspect, injured 13
Read full article: What we know about the mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed 4, including suspect, injured 13Law enforcement is investigating a mass shooting in downtown Austin that killed four people, including a suspect, and hospitalized 13 others early Sunday morning.
Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season
Read full article: Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the seasonTyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas.
Austin shooting: Blood rushed from San Antonio, UT community impacted, local leaders react
Read full article: Austin shooting: Blood rushed from San Antonio, UT community impacted, local leaders reactSouth Texas Blood & Tissue sent 20 units of blood to Austin on Sunday morning after three people were killed and 14 were hospitalized in a mass shooting.
Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar
Read full article: Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin barOfficials are investigating the early Sunday morning shooting as a potential act of terrorism, but didn’t provide further details, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
Read full article: FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist actAuthorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.
3 dead, 14 hospitalized in 6th Street mass shooting, Austin EMS chief says
Read full article: 3 dead, 14 hospitalized in 6th Street mass shooting, Austin EMS chief saysThree people are dead, including a shooting suspect, and 14 were hospitalized after a mass shooting in downtown Austin, according to local officials who held a news conference early Sunday morning.
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl last seen in Austin
Read full article: AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl last seen in AustinThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 12-year-old in Travis County and identified a suspect in connection with her disappearance.
Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over Kings
Read full article: Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over KingsVictor Wembanyama had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 139-122 for their eighth straight win and a sweep of their two games in Austin.
Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight win
Read full article: Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight winStephon Castle scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference title
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs return from All-Star break with Austin games, eyeing Western Conference titleThe San Antonio Spurs (38-16), holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and just three games behind leader OKC, return from the All-Star break with momentum.
Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide, Travis County Medical Examiner says
Read full article: Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide, Travis County Medical Examiner saysThe death of Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M University student from Laredo, has been ruled a suicide, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Friday.
Eagle Pass man sentenced to 17+ years in prison for role in human smuggling operation, DOJ says
Read full article: Eagle Pass man sentenced to 17+ years in prison for role in human smuggling operation, DOJ saysA man was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release Wednesday.
TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller says
Read full article: TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller saysActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) since applications opened on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings
Read full article: Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killingsSome students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.