Texas adds nearly 47,000 non-farm jobs in single month

Texas added 46,800 non-farm jobs just in the month of March, the workforce commission announced Friday, bringing the total to over 14.4 million.

Austin weather: Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain

Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.

Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain
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Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.

Texas fire investigator helps find truth behind 4-year-old's murder

A state fire marshal's office sergeant is being recognized for his instrumental hand in exposing the truth behind a 4-year-old girl's murder in the Texas Panhandle. 

Wimberley plane crash kills 5 people
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Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The NTSB is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.

Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say

An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.

Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again

Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.

Waymo stalled by puddle on North Lamar
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A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)

Texas THC rule remains blocked for now despite state Supreme Court ruling

Smokable hemp products can continue to be sold in Texas until at least July after an injunction blocking enforcement of new state regulations was extended Friday.

Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule

The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.

Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect until tonight

It's going to be a cloudy, rainy, cool and breezy first day of May with a few more rounds of showers and storms possible.

Plane crash kills 5 in Wimberley area
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A small plane crashed overnight in the Wimberley area. Officials say all five people on board are dead. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.

Texas plane crash kills 5; plane destroyed by post-impact fire, NTSB says

Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.

'Texas Killing Fields' suspect facing new charges

The suspect, who has already been charged in the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder, Tim Miller, is facing new charges, records revealed.

Downtown safety improvements after 6th Street shooting
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The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve safety downtown. This comes after the recent mass shooting at a West 6th Street bar in March.