Louie Gohmert exploring run against Ken Paxton in crowded GOP primary

Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year.

Austin Veterans Parade Foundation 'respectfully declines' Abbott's invitation to host a rally

Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin “due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."

TikTok hand gesture leads to rescue of missing teen, could help Texans escape abuse

If you see someone displaying this signal, or if you’re in a dangerous situation yourself, the SAFE Alliance has a 24-hour SafeLine you can call, (512) 267-SAFE.

Bowie High School dealing with a major water line break, again

Several hundred students were granted early release while administrators scrambled to bring in portable restrooms.

Unvaccinated Texans 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19: data

The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.

Delta-8 sales may temporarily resume in the state of Texas

Delta 8 is a cannabinoid sold as edibles, tinctures, pills, topical ointment, you can smoke it and vape it. Most CBD dispensaries and vape stores sell it.

West Anderson Lane renamed “Wes Anderson Lane” in honor of the filmmaker

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and the City of Austin changed the street name to honor the celebrated filmmaker and native Texan, Wes Anderson.

Analysis: Early signs point to another GOP-dominated election cycle in Texas

Republican incumbents enter their reelection campaigns well ahead of their Republican challengers and with most voters unacquainted with the Democratic challengers in the field, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.

Austin police arrest 24-year-old suspect for series of aggravated robberies

Police had alerted the public about the series of aggravated robberies in October and noted that the suspect's motive appeared to be sexual in nature and escalating.

Jose "Chito" Vela announces plans to run for Austin City Council

The current District 4 Council Member, Greg Casar, automatically resigned his seat when he announced his candidacy for Congress on November 4th.

Driver killed in crash with tree in East Austin

The driver was extricated from the vehicle and despite life-saving measures, was pronounced dead at the scene.

One dead, two injured in Southeast Austin crash

One adult died and two others, one with critical life-threatening injuries, were transported to the hospital.

Austin city leaders to look over safety plans after Astroworld tragedy

Austin city leaders are evaluating event safety plans after eight people died and hundreds were injured at Astroworld Music Fest in Houston.

Water in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls safe to swim in, officials say

Officials say it's now safe to play in the water near Sculpture Falls after samples taken in September showed levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae.

2021 - 2022 Texas high school football rankings, scores: Week eleven

This article has a complete rundown of Texas high school football scores as well as highlights from the 2021 Texas high school football season!

Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response

Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.