'Mattress Mack' donates hundreds of mattresses to Central Texas flooding victims

As Central Texas continues to rebuild and grow stronger following these deadly floods, a beloved Texas icon is once again lending a helping hand to Texans in need.

Possible West Nile case in Travis County

The Austin Public Health Department says it believes there may be a possible case of West Nile virus in Travis County.

Construction pushing pests into Austin-area neighborhoods

Austin-area homeowners are complaining of bothersome critters becoming more prevalent. One of the main reasons for that is something you see all over the city: construction.

Former Austin ISD teacher sentenced to 71 years for child sex abuse charges

A former Austin ISD art teacher got just over seven decades in prison for 20 charges of crimes against children, including continuous sexual abuse of a child.

These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds

Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.

I-35 expansion: MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge closing for continued demolition

The Texas Department of Transportation is temporarily closing the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridge at I-35 for continued demolition of the north side of the bridge.

Texas flooding: Mattress Mack, Gallery Furniture to give away 400 mattresses to flood victims

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are stepping up to help those across Kerr County and the Austin area impacted by the deadly and devastating July 4th floods with a 400 mattress giveaway this Saturday in Lago Vista.

Local Muslim leader hit, killed along N. Lamar; CAIR, city officials address safety issues

After a local Muslim leader was struck and killed by a car while walking along N Lamar Boulevard, activists and city officials are highlighting safety issues in the area.

Texas jobs: How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in the Lone Star State

Texas will be on the receiving end of some massive expansions planned in Apple's four-year plan to up their American manufacturing. Here's a look at what's heading down south.

Leander man sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud scheme

According to court documents, the Leander man told victims he was a successful foreign exchange trader who would match their investments, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 to help their portfolios grow.

I-35 construction closures to start near Lady Bird Lake
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Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.

Crews make progress on new RM 1431 bridge over Cow Creek

A month after the deadly and devastating floods, crews are about halfway done on a new bridge that connects Marble Falls and Lago Vista. The bridge could be open as early as the beginning of September.

Austin ISD makes changes to bus routes ahead of first day of school

Austin ISD is making several changes to their bus routes in hopes of saving the district some money this upcoming school year.

5 homicides in a week reported in Central Texas

Central Texas has seen five homicides in the span of a week, with one death a day for the last three days.

6th Street to get new concrete barriers

Sixth Street has seen a series of changes over the last six months and is about to see another one: concrete barriers.