Texas bill would make places of worship be considered essential
Witnesses told the Senate State Affairs Committee that churches play an important role by providing aid and comfort during disasters.
Service industry workers calling on Abbott to delay lifting COVID mandates
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
CDC releases new guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated
The CDC also advised vaccinated people to get tested if they develop symptoms that could be related to COVID-19.
QB Dak Prescott agrees to terms on new contract with Dallas Cowboys
The team announced Monday evening it has “agreed to terms on a new contract” with QB Dak Prescott. Details of the deal were not immediately released by the team, but ESPN and NFL Network reported it’s a four-year deal worth $160 million.
Just one Public Utility Commission member remains after another resignation in aftermath of winter storm
Public Utility Commissioner Shelly Botkin has resigned in the aftermath of the deadly Texas winter weather crisis that left millions of people without power.
Texas bills aim to protect consumers, strengthen state's electric grid
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
Fayette County seizes 15 pounds of fentanyl with street value of $100M
The driver Briana Tenorio,18, and passenger Jonathan Gonzalez, 20, were arrested for felony drug possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
Over 6,000 COVID-19 vaccinations administered in 24-hour 'Vax-A-Thon'
Volunteers and staff worked non-stop throughout the night to inoculate those who still needed the shot.
Crews battle 150-acre brush fire in Southeast Travis County
Emergency crews are fighting a large brush fire in Southeast Travis County near the Caldwell and Bastrop County lines.
Austin police investigating food truck robberies in Northeast Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed two food trucks in Northeast Austin in an 80-minute span on March 1.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites set to open in Williamson County
Williamson County says its VRTA centers have proven to be a positive tool to assist residents with the registration process for the COVID-19 vaccine.
H-E-B will continue requiring masks in stores, will provide masks
H-E-B announced Friday shoppers are still expected to wear masks while in stores. The chain also will still require all their employees and vendors to wear masks while at work.
Activists gather at Texas Capitol asking for CPS, DFPS reform
Some Texas parents want to bring change to child welfare services, and they are hoping new legislation will help.
Family Hospital Systems hosts 24-hour 'Vax-A-Thon' in Williamson County
The event is taking place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and is by appointment only. Those who are eligible have already been sent out an invite.
Austin music venues, musicians cautiously return to live events
The pressure to strike the right note with artists, staff, and customers has many Austin venue owners proceeding with caution.
Some Austin residents still without hot water weeks after storm hit
That includes 62-year-old veteran Phillip Hooker, who says he was without water for over a week, and he has now been without hot water for 18 days.
22 dogs rescued from freezing Texas temperatures arrive in DC area
Nearly two dozen dogs who were rescued from ice-cold temperatures in Texas arrived ien the D.C. region on Friday night.
Suspect in shooting at Killeen restaurant arrested
The suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting on Feb. 28 that injured a man.
APH warns ending the mask mandate could lead to spring COVID-19 surge
Dr. Mark Escott warns of a spring COVID-19 surge being very possible if Central Texas becomes complacent.
"100 Black Men of Austin" works to teach students financial literacy
100 Black Men of Austin and several partners hosted a 10-week stock market game to teach financial literacy to middle and high school students.