Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.
Electric flying boat hits the waves on Lake Austin
Navier launched a flying electric boat on Lake Austin. The company says the vessels are environmentally friendly and have zero emissions.
Austin mosques targeted by vandalism, CAIR-Austin says
CAIR-Austin is calling for more security after three mosques were targeted by vandalism.
Texas lottery winner on delays in $83M prize payout: 'I've lost a lot of faith'
A woman is suing the Texas Lottery after winning $83 million. The Montgomery County resident won back in February but was told she can’t be paid because of a state investigation.
CapMetro bus drivers scared to go to work after recent deadly stabbing; call for change
CapMetro bus drivers are afraid to go to work. They are calling on the transit agency to make changes.
Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Austin City Council votes to spend $104M on foundations of caps and stitches
Austin City Council voted to fund foundations for three downtown caps and two northern stitches. It will cost $104 million.
Texas Game Wardens offer safety tips for boaters ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for traffic on the lakes this Memorial Day weekend. They warned of boating dangers and offered safety tips.
Texas woman who won $83.5M lottery jackpot hasn't been paid, sues Texas Lottery Commission
A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Prescribed burn expected in Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary: PARD
A prescribed burn is planned for today (May 22) at a South Austin wildlife sanctuary. Smoke may be visible at the airport, in Del Valle and at a nearby park.
Texas legislation: THC restrictions pass House; tentative deal reached on school funding
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Downtown Austin police chase ends in crash
A police pursuit ended with a crash in downtown Austin on Wednesday morning.
Woman charged for killing 1 pedestrian, injuring 2 others in downtown Austin crash
A woman turned herself in following a deadly pedestrian crash in downtown Austin, police said.
Family of teen shot in the head in 2023 wants murder case solved
The family of a teen shot in the head in 2023 is voicing their frustrations after the Austin Police Department says all their homicide cases in 2023 were cleared.
Austin man sentenced to 12 years after 2023 SWAT standoff
According to court documents, 38-year-old Steven Moreno Briseno was arrested by Austin police after he surrendered during a barricaded standoff at his family's home in east Austin.
Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.
Austin City Council to vote on I-35 Cap and Stitch funding
Austin City Council is set to vote on a decision that will shape how the city could look for generations to come.
Best Places to Live in the U.S.: 6 Central Texas cities in top 150 of list
Six Central Texas cities have made the top 150 of the Best Places to Live in the U.S., with nine total on the list.
Former Uvalde mayor’s police training bill heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
A bill intended to fix some issues in police training that may have contributed to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval.