Mask-related incidents in Austin have spiked since Abbott's decision

Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.

Derek Chauvin trial: Seated jurors back up to 9 after Wednesday

Two new jurors were seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, Wednesday, bringing the total number of jurors seated in the trial back up to nine. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will continue to question potential jurors until they can seat a 12-person jury, with two alternates. 

White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaks out against anti-Asian attacks

Austin Mayor Steve Adler is speaking out against the recent increase in crimes that target the country's Asian American Pacific Islander community.

A good boy again: Biden’s dog will return to the White House

“He was going home,” Biden said. “I didn’t banish him to home. Jill was going to be away for four days. I was going to be away for two, so we took him home.”

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues

Jury selection continues for a second day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.

6th juror selected in Chauvin trial, 3rd-degree murder charge reinstated

The trial judge ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin trial: 7 jurors seated in 1st week of jury selection

Jury selection continues for a fourth day on Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.

Public Utility Commission chairman resigns at Gov. Abbott's request

Gov. Greg Abbott says he has asked for and accepted the resignation of Arthur D'Andrea, the last remaining member of the three-seat commission.

President Joe Biden visits Delaware County to highlight aid to small businesses

President Joe Biden visited Smith Flooring Inc. in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, a Black-owned business that supplies and installs flooring, that saw revenue fall about 20% during the pandemic.

Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him

President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.

State resources on standby in preparation for severe weather in Texas

Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds are expected in North, Central, and East Texas Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.