Austin has to commit funding for phase 2 of caps and stitches sooner than expected

There has been a change in how fast the city has to commit funding for caps and stitches over I-35. The project will create real estate for parks and buildings over the highway.

Texas State Bobcats on stage with return of 'Beauty and the Beast' in Austin

The classic fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast" is being performed at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall. The musical features actors out of Texas State University's theater program.

SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election

The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.

Controversial drug ivermectin now available without prescription in Texas

Easier access to the drug, most commonly used as an antiparasitic, has Texas medical professionals worried about the dangers of unchecked use and harmful side effects.

'Trump Accounts': Proposed Texas law would double infant savings

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to go so far as to amend the Texas constitution to permanently spend $400 million in taxes annually to double the accounts of children born in the state.

Texas man charged in federal drug fraud scheme across 5 states

A Texas man has been indicted on federal charges related to a scheme to use fake prescriptions to get medications from pharmacies in multiple states, then selling the drugs on the streets.

Texas landowners can claim up to $80,000 in state initiative

Texas landowners have until January to apply for participation in the $3.2 million state reforestation initiative.

Central Texas resident wins $1M on Texas Lottery scratch ticket

A resident of Copperas Cove claimed a $1 million top prize winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's 500X scratch ticket game.

$5K grants available for Central Texas restaurants hit by catastrophic July floods

The TX Restaurant Relief Fund has been activated to provide financial aid and support to independent restaurants and workers impacted by the recent catastrophic Texas floods.

San Marcos' Christmas lighting ceremony

Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.

Family of Brianna Aguilera retains Tony Buzbee, disputes ruling in student's death

The Buzbee Law Firm is teaming up with the Gamez Law Firm to help the parents of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Austin last week.

Austin man sentenced to 60 years for drug-related charges

An Austin man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for delivery of fentanyl and possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated

According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.

Father and son charged with trafficking 75+ firearms purchased at Texas Gun Show

Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.