Texas must build hundreds of thousands of homes to address housing shortage, state report says
Texas has had the most new building permits since 2008 but the report found building isn’t keeping up with the state’s growing population. TEXAS, USA — Texas still needs to…
Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots
Changes include the opening of large hubs and rerouting of mail. WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a…
Third-grade teacher doing drug deals in class among those arrested in Houston gang takedown, FBI says
“With yesterday’s massive takedown, the violent Rich Kingz kingdom in our city has truly fallen,” FBI Houston said. HOUSTON — More than a dozen people were arrested as part of…
National News | N.H. man sentenced for vandalizing journalists’ homes over exposé on sexual misconduct, abuse
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for the harassment of two journalists over a story detailing sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent…
Arlington National Cemetery worker was ‘pushed aside’ in Trump staff dispute but won’t seek charges
Federal law prohibits campaign or election-related activities within Army national military cemeteries. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — An Arlington National Cemetery official was “abruptly pushed aside” in an altercation with former…
Hamptons Happenings: Paul McCartney and Wyclef Jean make musical magic
Sir Paul rocks the house Sir Paul McCartney walked in and onto the stage of the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett Aug. 21 during a set by Chad Smith (of the…
Drought Update: Major downward trend across Texas, including locally
Areas of the Hill Country fell back into drought for the first time since May 14, but a wetter pattern is incoming. AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday means a new drought…
Things to do in the Austin area this weekend: Texas Football vs. Colorado State, Labor Day parties and more
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this weekend. AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of…
Spaghetti-eating crook’s bizarre note after breaking into home and terrorizing neighborhood
Police are searching for a man (left) after a homeowner shared a note (right) that the suspect allegedly left after breaking into his home in the gated community of Clearwood…
Taco Shack Bowl will once again kick off the Central Texas high school football season. Here’s a history of the longtime rivalry.
Thursday will be the 52nd time the two teams have faced off. AUSTIN, Texas — Anderson High School and McCallum High School are set to face off in the 23rd…