70 volunteers unite at Nueces Mosque to prepare 20,000 meals for food bank
Volunteers from all faiths and backgrounds gathered at Austin’s Nueces Mosque on Sunday to pack 20,000 meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.
Volunteers from all faiths and backgrounds gathered at Austin’s Nueces Mosque on Sunday to pack 20,000 meals for the Central Texas Food Bank.
10 victims rescued in Lubbock human trafficking bust; 20 facing charges
A monthlong multi-agency operation in Lubbock resulted in 20 arrests and the rescue of 10 human trafficking victims.
A monthlong multi-agency operation in Lubbock resulted in 20 arrests and the rescue of 10 human trafficking victims.
Texas Dem who said God is ‘nonbinary’ now says atheists are more ‘Christ-like’ than Christian colleagues
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
When to plant vegetables in Texas: 2026 frost dates and zone guide
Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.
Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.
Whataburger is giving away free biscuits this week. Here's how to get yours
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Thousands gather in Austin to protest ICE operations
At the Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin, a sea of demonstrators joined together to protest ICE activity across the country.
At the Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin, a sea of demonstrators joined together to protest ICE activity across the country.
50 community parks across Texas to be improved after record-setting grant disbursement
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for park improvement awards.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for park improvement awards.
TABC finalizes new rules for Texas hemp industry
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
The new permanent rules are similar to the temporary ones they replace, adding an age limit in Texas for buying and selling hemp consumables and strengthening identification procedures.
Deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits extended in Texas
The deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits has been extended in Texas following the widespread winter storm.
The deadline to apply for SNAP replacement benefits has been extended in Texas following the widespread winter storm.
Bella Hadid's ex-boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, arrested in Texas
Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy who recently broke up with supermodel Bella Hadid, was arrested early Saturday near Fort Worth for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Adan Banuelos, a professional cowboy who recently broke up with supermodel Bella Hadid, was arrested early Saturday near Fort Worth for allegedly being intoxicated in public.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate Austin ISD student ICE protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
14-year-old accused of fleeing in stolen truck in Hays County
A 14-year-old is one of two people arrested last week in Hays County after officials tracked stolen vehicles from the scene of several other vehicle break-ins.
A 14-year-old is one of two people arrested last week in Hays County after officials tracked stolen vehicles from the scene of several other vehicle break-ins.
Dallas will be next Texas city to remove rainbow crosswalks after defunding threat
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Dallas is set to be the next major Texas city to comply with a TxDOT directive to remove decorative road markings or risk losing road funding.
Sharia Law, property taxes headline Texas Senate leader's priorities for next session
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
2 arrested after dressing as construction workers to try to enter the US, CBP says
Two people were arrested after they attempted to unlawfully enter the United States by dressing up as construction workers and blending in with other workers, Customs and Border Protection said.
Two people were arrested after they attempted to unlawfully enter the United States by dressing up as construction workers and blending in with other workers, Customs and Border Protection said.
Austin-area lawmakers clash on party lines over ICE protests
Democrats rallied to condemn increased immigration enforcement, while Republicans argue that protests hinder officials as they do their jobs.
Democrats rallied to condemn increased immigration enforcement, while Republicans argue that protests hinder officials as they do their jobs.
Construction begins on Congress Ave redesign project in Downtown Austin
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
Texas leads US in population growth amid immigration slowdown
The Lone Star State's population grew by 391,243 last year, bringing the state's population to 31.7 million.
The Lone Star State's population grew by 391,243 last year, bringing the state's population to 31.7 million.