City of Austin officials apologize to sexual assault victims whose cases were mishandled

Some survivors say recent hiring decisions by city officials felt like a slap in the face. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin leaders spent Tuesday apologizing to more than a dozen survivors of sexual assault. City officials issued an apology to 15 survivors who had their cases mishandled by the Austin Police Department. But leading up to … Read more

Driver believed to be experiencing medical episode crashed into Garland apartment complex, killing resident, police say

The Garland police and fire departments responded to the crash in the 1700 block of N. Jupiter Road shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. GARLAND, Texas — A driver believed to be experiencing a medical episode while driving lost control of his Buick LeSabre at the intersection of Fieldcrest Drive and Jupiter Road in Garland Tuesday, … Read more

A new Margaritaville resort is coming to Galveston. Here’s what it’ll look like.

Construction is expected to be completed between 2026 and 2028. GALVESTON, Texas — We heard it was coming and now it’s official. A new Margaritaville resort will open up in Galveston — in a $250 million venture. The resort, which will be at 317 East Beach Drive, will be a 300,000 square-foot development with 334 … Read more

Could a skyscraper proposed for Oklahoma City become the tallest in the U.S.?

The proposed tower in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown would stand at 1,907 feet if approved, developers say. OKLAHOMA CITY — Developers in Oklahoma City are aiming for new heights. Matteson Capital and architecture firm AO are asking the city for zoning that would allow them to build a 1,907-foot supertall tower that, if approved, would be … Read more