Burn ban in Hays County through Jan. 20
A burn ban is in effect for Hays County from now into next year due to an increased risk of wildfire.
Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Cedar Park officer-involved shooting: No charges to be pursued against officers
No charges will be pursued against Cedar Park police officers who shot and killed a stabbing suspect in early November.
1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD
A fatal crash shut down southbound MoPac at US 183 Tuesday morning, says the Austin Police Department.
Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Austin Trail of Lights seasonal employee fired after racist remarks
A seasonal contractor employee with Austin’s Trail of Lights has been fired after a video showed them making what some are calling racist remarks.
Australia mass shooting: Austin rabbi speaks on attack
After a mass shooting in Australia, there was a visible law enforcement presence outside of Jewish schools, synagogues, and events, worldwide.
Fort Hood Army doctor sued for secretly recording, inappropriately touching patients
A law firm is taking action against a former Fort Hood Army doctor accused of secretly recording and inappropriately touching patients during medical exams.
Leander motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead
A person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Leander on Monday, police said.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick's separate tax-cut plans get mixed reaction from Texans
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals.
How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets in Houston? Full price breakdown released
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
Package thefts in Texas among worst in the country, report says
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
Austin leaders, county officials asking residents to prepare for winter weather
City of Austin and Travis County officials are asking residents to prepare now for winter weather that could be coming.
Car chase turns into officer-involved shooting; Texas Rangers investigating
Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a car chase that began in Williamson County and ended in Bell County.
First 2025 commercial case of bird flu reported in Texas
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial poultry flock in Shelby County, Texas; the first confirmed commercial case in the state this year.
Family of Georgetown murder victim still seeking answers
The family of one of the two men found stabbed to death in a Sun City home is still searching for answers.
Cold weather shelters for homeless in Austin
Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations help their Austin residents stay warm during lower temperatures by proving cold weather shelters around the city.
11 year sentence for Houston meth dealer high-speed drug toss
A Houston man was sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for possessing and attempting to distribute five kilograms of crystal meth following a high-speed police chase where he threw the drugs from his car.
Austin activates cold weather shelters as temperatures drop
Austin activated its Cold Weather Shelter program due to overnight temperatures forecasted to drop into the mid-30s.