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Police officer looking down at their feet with judge and lawyer arguing in courthouse hallway
Posted inLocal News Political News

Judge Dismisses Louisville Police Reform Settlement DOJ Withdrawal

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 4, 2026
At a Glance Federal judge dismisses Louisville's proposed police reform settlement after DOJ withdrew support. DOJ had approved the settlement in...
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Austin bus pulling away with a 311 request panel for garbage collection and a passerby scrolling the 311 app on a smartphone
Posted inGovernment News Local News

Austin’s 311 Logged 298,932 Calls in 2025, Garbage Collection Leads

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026
At a Glance 298,932 service requests filed in 2025 Garbage collection requests topped the list with over 25,000 reports May saw the most activity:...
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Children and adults splashing into Barton Springs Pool with polar bear mascot and balloons during New Year celebration
Posted inCommunity News Local News

Austinites Dive Into Polar Bear Splash, 3,000 Join Celebration

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance About 3,000 Austinites joined the Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool on New Year's Day. The tradition is an old annual community...
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Smiling Texan reaching for massive check with Texas-shaped jackpot wheel glowing in sunset
Posted inBusiness News Local News

Texas Lottery’s Biggest Wins: $410M Prize Tops $70M Top 10

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance 2,143 Texans have won more than $1 million. 234 have won over $10 million. The largest Texas jackpot, more than $410 million, was paid...
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Middle-aged woman sits on a fallen log with a golden retriever resting on her lap in serene forest
Posted inBreaking News Local News

Dog Leads Rescue of 82-Year-Old Woman in Oregon Woods

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026
At a Glance 82-year-old woman rescued from Oregon woods after dog guided search teams Found December 29th after an 8:00 p.m. Facebook call for...
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Gary Messina standing on a mountain trail looking down at his footprints with lion paw prints and warm sunlight
Posted inLocal News News Report Wildlife

Mountain Lion Attack on Colorado Trail Raises Fatality Concerns

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026
At a Glance Woman's body found on a Colorado trail shows mountain lion wounds, the fourth fatal attack in North America this decade. Hiker Gary...
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Rugged rock outcrop cracking with radiating fissures and blue‑green streaks against a muted Texas backdrop.
Posted inLocal News Science News

Texas Earthquake Record: 4,200 Quakes, 5.8-Magnitude 1931 Shock

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026
At a Glance Over 4,200 earthquakes recorded in Texas since 1900 Strongest quake: magnitude 5.8 on Aug. 16, 1931 near Valentine 85% of all...
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FBI agent standing guard outside grocery store at dusk with security lights and a retreating figure
Posted inLocal News News Report

FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Plot in North Carolina

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026
At a Glance FBI foils New Year's Eve plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting 18-year-old Christian...
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Urban Meyer standing confidently with modern campus building and protest sign in background light casting warm glow
Posted inEducation News Local News Political News

Urban Meyer Joins DeSantis-Backed New College Board

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026
At a Glance Urban Meyer named to New College board Appointment part of DeSantis's overhaul of the progressive school Move raises concerns for LGBTQ+...
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Wooden boat ramp leading to a docked sailboat with misty lake surface and dawn light
Posted inLocal News Recreation

Highland Lakes Boat Ramps: Which Are Open Today

Posted by Morgan J. Carter January 4, 2026
At a Glance Lake Travis ramp at Tournament Point closed today. All other public boat ramps at Highland Lakes are open. Drought and floods cause...
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