Affidavit: Driver took sleeping pill

A 33-year-old Austin Fire Department firefighter is in a coma after a pickup truck hit him while he rode his bicycle Tuesday afternoon.

• DWI tests turning up more than alcohol
• 2 cyclists hurt after separate wrecks

House panel OKs new youth punishment

A Texas House panel endorsed a bill Wednesday to create a new punishment for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder to allow the possibility of parole after 40 years.

• Life with parole for juveniles passes

Eat dirt! It's high-end taste of earth

A new trend in high-end Japanese food is bringing customers closer to nature.

Recipe: Southern Skillet Hash

This skillet hash recipe means you've got a great one-pot dish in your back pocket for any busy or late night when you want a simple but hearty meal.