Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress, Texas School for the Deaf student, dies in Maryland car crash
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress and student at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, has died in a car crash in Maryland, according to her …
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Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with 2025 death of Manor man
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 75-year-old Manor man whose body was discovered in his home in September, …
ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children
**Headline shortened due to character contraintsOn an early April morning, two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents approached Y.…
Friends and leaders honor fallen Texas soldier as Iran conflict sparks political divide
A 19-year-old Army private from North Texas is among two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military air base in Jordan, accordi…
Boerne families begin rebuilding after floodwaters destroy homes and cherished belongings
Boerne residents are cleaning up after heavy rain flooded homes. One family says water rose 6 inches in 3 minutes, destroying most belonging…
As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
Teacher Serena Galloway reads to her students at the Freedom School in Austin, Texas, on July 16, 2026. Kaylee Greenlee for AUSTIN CURRENT "…
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move very slowly NW 5 mph through the NE Gulf of Mexico. Top winds are 50 mph.
Austin City Council debates $390M bond for November ballot or delay to 2028
Austin City Council members are weighing whether to ask voters this fall to approve a $390 million bond package that would fund major invest…
Texas flood response shifts to cleanup and rebuilding as crews begin damage assessments
Communities across flood-impacted parts of Texas are beginning the long road to recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, with crews…
Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Austin Pets Alive! is helping prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources in Cotulla as major flooding threatens communities along the Fri…
Abbott says flood warning systems saved lives, signals more investment next legislation
Abbott said state lawmakers will continue working to strengthen flood preparedness across Texas.
Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns
Lake Travis is beginning to return to normal after damaging floods, but a new danger is emerging. Floating debris, damaged docks, and contam…