Austin activates cold weather shelters as temperatures drop

Austin activated its Cold Weather Shelter program due to overnight temperatures forecasted to drop into the mid-30s.

Largest medical marijuana facility in Texas opens near Austin

The new 75,000 square foot Texas Original facility opened recently in Bastrop, just southeast of the state's capitol.

Texas Instruments accused of enabling Ukrainian bombing deaths

According to the lawsuit, TI-designed components were found in Russian, Chinese and Iranian technology that caused the deaths of Ukrainian civilians.

New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study

Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year’s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.

South Texas migrant shelter stripped of federal funding for 6 years

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, run by the "Pope's Favorite Nun," is accused by the Trump Administration of numerous grant discrepancies in their work to help migrants released by the CBP, reports say.

Austin yogurt shop murders: Travis County DA files to start exoneration process for initial suspects

The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.

Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.

Southwest Airlines to bring 2,000 jobs, start crew base in Austin

Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.

Former Fort Hood doctor arrested for secretly videotaping patients

Survivors and advocates are demanding accountability after a former Army doctor was accused of sexual assault and misconduct earlier this year. 

Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land

The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.