Texas DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving weekend

DPS troopers will be looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding, and failing to follow the Move Over, Slow Down law.

How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war

A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.

Abbott allocates $4 million to fund county-level election audits

A new state law requires the secretary of state's office to audit results in four randomly selected counties every two years.

Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving

On Saturday, groups in the community were working to address food insecurity concerns across Austin.

Austin Parks Foundation awards over $75K in 2021 fall grants

The grant recipients will receive over $75,000 combined in funding to support community-initiated improvement projects across the city of Austin.

Lawyer for Sgt. Daniel Perry reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

Sgt. Daniel Perry's attorney says the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is an example of why it's important for a jury to view all evidence from both sides.

Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday

The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.

The best holidays are COVID-free: How to celebrate safely

One of the best ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19 is to make sure all eligible household members are fully vaccinated.

1 taking to hospital following motorcycle, car crash in South Austin

One adult was reportedly transported to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries, according to ATCEMS.

Fire in North Austin may have been started by space heater, officials say

One person was living in the unit where the fire was, they were treated for minor injuries. A firefighter was also treated for minor injuries.

TxDOT Austin shares preparations ahead of winter season

TxDOT Austin is getting prepared for the upcoming winter, incorporating lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri.

Austin City Council takes first step toward I-35 'cap and stitch' project

The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Nov. 19-22

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

Man arrested in Nevada for Northeast Austin murder

21-year-old Dakcicie Davion Fuller was arrested on Nov. 17 at a Las Vegas motel for the September 27 murder of 31-year-old Ronnie Jermaine James.