Texas deer and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 1

Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone.

Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire

The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.

Austin ISD plans to release updated draft on its consolidation plan

The November 20 deadline is quickly approaching as Austin ISD moves forward with its consolidation and boundary change plan.

APD responds to claims it did not verify registered sex offender's information for years

Austin Police is responding after a sexual assault survivor claims the department, in her case, did not verify a registered sex offender’s information for 7 years. 

2 children hit by car while walking in Kyle crosswalk: police

Two children were taken to a hospital after being hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Kyle, police said.

Halloween safety: APD offers tips, outlines street closure plan for 6th Street

The Austin Police Department is offering safety tips for those celebrating Halloween this weekend both in their neighborhoods and on 6th Street.

Halloween floods in Onion Creek: Mayor Pro Tem invites community to honor victims

Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes is inviting the community to gather together in remembrance to honor the lives lost in deadly 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods.

Hutto Police Department recruits officers with rap video

The Hutto Police Department is looking to hire four more officers. To get the word out, they have created a one-of-a-kind recruitment video featuring a rap performed by Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough.

Austin's Wishbone bridge to open early 2026

There are several new additions to look forward to at Lady Bird Lake, including the opening of the Wishbone bridge.

Quick-moving fire in South Austin burns over 20 acres

A quick-moving fire could have been much worse had first responders not been prepared. Thankfully, crews responded quickly because this property backs right up to an entire subdivision.

Man found guilty of slapping, pulling box cutter on CapMetro passenger

The man accused of slapping and pulling a box cutter on a gay man on a CapMetro bus has been found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.

Marshals looking for Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting 2 juveniles

US Marshals are looking for a Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting two juveniles. He is a known commercial truck driver with ties to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico.