Austin Energy announces 10-year electric resiliency plan
Austin Energy has announced a $735 million 10-year plan to improve their infrastructure to better withstand severe weather. This comes after a year of stakeholder meetings and analysis.
1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD
All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study
Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year’s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
Austin's Maywald Christmas Light Display comes to an end after 15 years
The annual Maywald Christmas Light Display is coming to an end. This year will be the last time in over 15 years.
Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' event helps over 100 children this holiday season
More than 100 children in Austin are coming home with bags full of presents this holiday season thanks to Shop with a Cop.
Austin yogurt shop murders: Travis County DA files to start exoneration process for initial suspects
The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.
Southwest Airlines to bring 2,000 jobs, start crew base in Austin
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
North Austin apartment fire leaves over 40 people displaced; cause ruled accidental
Over 40 people have been displaced after a large apartment fire in North Austin.
Austin road rage suspect identified, charged with criminal mischief: affidavit
The suspect in a violent road rage incident on the Capital of Texas Highway has been identified and charged, but is still at large.
Driver arrested after illegally passing school bus and nearly hitting a child
Austin ISD provided an update on the arrest of a driver who illegally passed a school bus and narrowly missed hitting a child.
All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.