Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
UT Austin students protest President Trump's Higher Education Compact
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
2 men from Mexico arrested in connection to North Austin murder
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
CapMetro swears in RenEarl Bowie as police chief
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
Austin, Travis County under disaster declarations due to wildfire risk
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
1 killed, 1 other injured in Travis County deadly crash
One person is dead and another was injured after a two-car crash in Travis County.
One person is dead and another was injured after a two-car crash in Travis County.
Former Texas elementary school teacher gets life in prison for sexual abuse of children
Hays County officials say a 53-year-old former elementary school teacher has been found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of children in cases that date back decades.
Hays County officials say a 53-year-old former elementary school teacher has been found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of children in cases that date back decades.
Federal government shutdown and SNAP food benefits: FAQ
SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.
SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.
F1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin until 2034
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
Burleson couple charged after adult special needs son found buried in backyard
An investigation is underway after police found the body of a Burleson couple’s 26-year-old special needs son buried in their backyard.
An investigation is underway after police found the body of a Burleson couple’s 26-year-old special needs son buried in their backyard.
"No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Massive "No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump Administration
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Search for missing swimmer in Lake Travis
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis is now a recovery mission.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis is now a recovery mission.
Remains of human skeleton recovered in Texas investigation
An investigation by the Bandera County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers found human remains in south Central Texas Friday evening.
An investigation by the Bandera County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers found human remains in south Central Texas Friday evening.
Austin 'No Kings' protests: Demonstrations take place
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.
Immigrant accused of ICE agent bounty TikTok had loaded gun during Dallas arrest: DHS
Aguilar, who is accused of offering $10,000 for hits on ICE agents, was found with a loaded 9mm handgun in his car when he was arrested, DHS said. The department notes that it's a felony for undocumented immigrants to have guns in the U.S.
Aguilar, who is accused of offering $10,000 for hits on ICE agents, was found with a loaded 9mm handgun in his car when he was arrested, DHS said. The department notes that it's a felony for undocumented immigrants to have guns in the U.S.
49th annual Deutschen Fest kicks off in Pflugerville
The 49th annual Deutschen Fest kicked off in Pflugerville. The festival promises traditional German food and drinks, as well as competitions, rides and shopping.
The 49th annual Deutschen Fest kicked off in Pflugerville. The festival promises traditional German food and drinks, as well as competitions, rides and shopping.
Austin's 'No Kings' protest to take place in downtown
Thousands of protesters will take to the streets nationwide, including right here in Central Texas. It's part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.
Thousands of protesters will take to the streets nationwide, including right here in Central Texas. It's part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.