Lake Austin business owners concerned about economic impact of lake drawdown in the fall

Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.

Some businesses upset with Lake Austin draw down
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Next month, Lake Austin will be lowered about a dozen feet for maintenance, but business owners on the lake say they're going to take a big economic hit with the timing of it.

Last house on Rainey Street: Family trying to decide what to do after owner's death

One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next.

Future of last house on Rainey Street unclear
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One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin's Rainey Street district. The owner fought for decades to keep his home. Now, following his death, his family will decide what comes next. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.

Texas judge could soon allow hemp businesses to sell THC products again

Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.

Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.

Austin City Council votes to regulate data centers

Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.

 Pflugerville covering all Flock Cameras
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The City of Pflugerville has turned off and is covering the Flock license plate reader cameras in the city, pending a potential contract renewal.

Austin vendors rally together after Painted Tree Boutique stores shut down

Austin vendors are rallying together after Painted Tree Boutique stores abruptly shut down, leaving them without a place to sell their products.

Federal prosecutors take aim at violent offenders across Austin area

Federal prosecutors have announced they’re pursuing around 40 cases for gun-related crimes in the Austin area. They say it’s the latest initiative to keep violent criminals behind bars and off the streets of Central Texas.