Texas lawmakers look to secure future of state's water supply
Despite all the rain at the beginning of this week, most of Central Texas is struggling to get out of a drought. That has huge implications for legislation being discussed at the Texas Capitol.
Driverless semi-trucks hit the roads in Texas
A new driverless fleet of semi-trucks rolled out in Texas. Auroura launched a self-driving freight this month, joining several autonomous companies operating in the Lone Star state.
VIDEO: Woman randomly smashes car windows in Cedar Park
A Cedar Park woman was caught on camera smashing car windows in a driveway in a neighborhood near Leander High School.
Austin Fire rescues baby deer trapped in storm drain
Austin firefighters helped rescue a baby deer from a storm drain Friday morning.
Fayette County man charged after meth found inside home
A Lavaca County man is in jail after a Friday morning search in Fayette County found methamphetamine.
Deadly I-35 crash: APD chief supports initial decision on intoxication charges
A truck driver accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 in March was charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault, but lab results later revealed he was sober.
Texas man who threatened to lynch Nashville DA found guilty
A Texas man threatened to lynch the Nashville DA after a member antisemitic group was arrested during a protest, according to court documents.
Austin ISD offers money to experienced teachers to teach at failing schools
Austin ISD is offering money to experienced teachers to come to its failing schools and help “turn them around.”
Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
Texas measles outbreak: Spread appears to slow in West Texas
Two children have died, and 92 people have been hospitalized with measles since the start of the outbreak in late January, according to Texas health officials.
Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol
The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
Suspected Tren de Aragua member among 5 arrested in Bexar Co. human trafficking bust
A suspected member of Tren de Aragua was among five people arrested in a Bexar County human smuggling bust this week.
Teen injured in shooting involving Travis County deputy
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a shooting that involved a deputy on Friday.
Austin PD Detective Israel Garcia honored with procession & service
APD says Israel Garcia was a dedicated officer who died in an off-duty a motorcycle accident on May 3.
Austin family deported after traffic stop near middle school
Immigration attorneys say an Austin family, including their children who are U.S. citizens, were deported to Mexico after a traffic stop near Dobie Middle School last month.
Georgetown rolls out new public transportation system
The Georgetown City Council rolled out a new public transportation system this week called rideGTX.
Pope Leo XIV: Diocese of Austin speaks on the new pope
For the last 24 hours, the world's attention has been focused on the Vatican in Rome. Here in Austin, the Diocese is awaiting a new leader of its own.
UT Austin invests $100 million into new school of civic leadership
The University of Texas at Austin is investing $100 million into its new School of Civic Leadership.
Alex Gonzales Jr officer-involved shooting: City reaches settlement with injured girlfriend
The city of Austin has reached a settlement with a woman injured when her boyfriend was shot and killed by an Austin police officer in 2021.
Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.