Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state

The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.

Police arrest man suspected in large-scale meth ring in Travis County

A man suspected of being part of a large-scale meth ring has been arrested in Travis County following an investigation by the Cedar Park Police Department.

Mexican man who recreated child sexual abuse material with dolls sentenced

A Mexican man who lived in McAllen, Texas, will spend 10 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material involving toddlers and infants, prosecutors said.

Teen charged in connection to shooting death of girlfriend's ex

The Austin Police Department says a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in East Austin.

'Song in the Storm' benefit concert held to support Central Texas flood relief

It’s been more than five weeks since fatal flooding hit Central Texas, and Texans are still doing what they can to raise money for the Hill Country, including at the Paramount in downtown.

Hays County grapples with eliminating license plate readers

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says license plate readers would have helped APD catch the suspect from Monday's triple shooting, while Hays County commissioners continue to delay purchasing more.

U.S. authorities charge Haitian gang leader "Barbecue" with conspiring to violate sanctions

Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier and a U.S. citizen have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions by raising funds for Cherizier's violent criminal enterprise.

Texas flooding: Victim's family files lawsuit in Kerr County

The family of a woman killed in the Kerr County floods has filed suit against the RV resort she was staying at. The suit alleges that despite being aware of the flooding risk, the resort continued to operate and did not warn visitors.

Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.

City to replace water-filled barriers with concrete ones on 6th Street this week

Sixth Street in Downtown Austin is getting another temporary facelift as the water-filled plastic barriers you've probably seen are now going to be replaced with concrete ones.

Texas quorum break: New financial punishment announced for missing Democrats

The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout.

Back-to-school safety: Drivers urged to pay attention in school zones

The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down as students head back to school this month.