The federal government is contesting a court order aimed at facilitating the return of Any López Belloza, a college student who was wrongfully deported after attempting to board a flight to Austin last November. López Belloza, who was born in Honduras and is currently studying at Babson College in Massachusetts, was arrested and sent back…
Repairs are set to commence on the U.S. 290 flyover in North Austin following the emergence of a viral video that highlighted a significant gap between two sections of the overpass at I-35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has assured the public that the bridge remains safe and structurally sound despite concerns raised by…
AUSTIN, Texas – The landscape of the Texas Primary has taken a dramatic turn, as recent developments have intensified the competition between candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico. During Thursday’s segment of Battleground Texas, discussions turned heated with accusations of external interference in the races, alongside a resurfacing feud between two prominent hip-hop artists that…
The recent rollout of the Live Music Fund grants in Austin has sparked confusion and frustration among local musicians, as showcased in a January 2025 meeting of the Austin Music Commission. Theo Love, an Austin musician and member of the advisory panel for the nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians, shared feedback from a survey about the…
The Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County has been fully contained, following a fierce battle by firefighting crews from across the state. The fire, which scorched 1,160 acres in the northern part of Gillespie County, was officially declared 100 percent contained as of Wednesday night. This wildfire ignited approximately 16 miles north of Fredericksburg, stretching…
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that he will not demand the resignation of Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales amid allegations of a sexting scandal involving a former staff member. Johnson emphasized the importance of allowing the situation to unfold without premature judgments, even as pressure mounts from within the Republican Party for Gonzales to…
The Austin Police Department has seen a remarkable surge in the issuance of speeding tickets, with numbers nearly tripling from 2024 to 2025. This significant uptick in citations for speeding and distracted driving reflects a renewed emphasis on traffic enforcement, a priority that the department has undertaken under the leadership of Police Chief Lisa Davis….
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer who played a crucial role in saving lives during the catastrophic Texas floods of 2025 was recognized during the recent State of the Union address. Scott Ruskan, credited with rescuing over 165 individuals from the devastating floods, received special acknowledgment from President Donald Trump. During the address, President Trump praised…
Early voting is currently taking place in Travis County for this year’s primary election, which is set to conclude on Friday, March 3. As the voting period progresses, turnout figures reveal that participation levels are the highest for a primary election since 2008, based on data from the Texas Secretary of State. In the first…
A man has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide following a tragic accident in New Braunfels, Texas, where a pedestrian was struck and killed. The incident occurred on February 23 at approximately 5:45 p.m. when local police and fire departments responded to reports of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 200…
