The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Billy Miller, star of The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, dies aged 43

Actor’s manager says the Daytime Emmy-winning star ‘was struggling with manic depression’ when he died in Austin, Texas

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023

Captivated by the historic trial, Texans respond to Paxton acquittal with delight, disappointment

Those disappointed by the Senate vote, blame political polarization. Those pleased with the acquittal say the evidence fell short.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment

Only two of 19 Republican Senators voted in favor of convicting for any article — a stark contrast to the more than 70% of House Republicans who impeached the attorney general in May.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2023

Ken Paxton isn’t the only Texan fighting impeachment this week. Meet Texas A&M’s student body president.

Impeachment at all levels of government are becoming more common, a political scientist said. It could make the political tool pointless.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2023

Haas to become final F1 downwash convert amid Austin concept switch

The American-owned outfit has remained an outlier in sticking to the in-wash solution that technical partner Ferrari has begun the new regulations rules era with.

Autosport · Sep 14, 2023

The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution

The House prosecutors failed to call a star witness and battled with the defense attorneys over allegations the suspended attorney general had been bribed by Nate Paul.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023

Wyoming vs. Texas: Keys to Victory, How to Watch, Odds, Prediction

Wyoming vs. Texas: Keys to Victory, How to Watch, Odds, Prediction Cowboys head on the road to take on the #4 Longhorns Contact/Follow @MWCwire Can the Cowboys pull off another Big XII upset? WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 7:00 PM CT/6:00 PM MT ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 13, 2023

“I did everything at his supervision”: Outside lawyer says Ken Paxton approved every step of Nate Paul investigation

Houston lawyer Brandon Cammack said he was excited to help the attorney general’s office with a criminal investigation. But after a whirlwind month, he was fired without payment and felt he’d “gotten the rug pulled out from me.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2023

“You’re on the clock”: How time constraints are affecting the Paxton impeachment trial

The prosecution and the defense were each given 24 hours to present their case and cross examine witnesses.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2023

1 wounded, Chicago police officer shot at in Austin: fire officials

Police scanner traffic initially reported an officer was shot in the arm before a correction was made minutes later. A spokesperson with the Chicago Police Department confirmed that no officers were shot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023