Rents in this Texas city among biggest decreases in country, report says

Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge. 

Bison-filled state park in Texas Panhandle gains 2,000 acres of canyonland

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is getting over 2,000 acres larger after the state acquired two large pieces of property in the Texas Panhandle. 

Thousands of licensed workers in Texas could be out of jobs after new rule change

Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule. 

WilCo commissioners move forward with land purchase
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Williamson County Commissioners moved forward with a plan to buy nearly 250 acres for a new jail and justice complex. The multi-million dollar deal is just one part of a larger plan to move most of the country operations away from the town square.

Austin ISD student brings loaded gun to campus

An Austin ISD student brought a loaded gun to campus on Tuesday, officials said.

I-35 Cap & Stitch: City has to figure out how to pay for cap decks

Austin City Council is trying to figure out how to pay for park decks that will go over the highway. It's part of the I-35 Cap and Stitch project.

Big Bend Ranch State Park safe from border wall, CBP says in latest reversal

In the latest update to the confusion over a potential border wall in Texas' Big Bend parks sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection now says they have no plans to construct a physical barrier in that area's state park. 

Texas Amber Alert: Missing New Caney teen found

The New Caney teen at the center of an Amber Alert has been found, his family says.

Texas ranks among top 15 most stressed states in new study

The state leads the nation in job security, but high stress levels are fueled by the second-longest average workweeks and low credit scores.

Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal

A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.

Hydrilla continues to spread in Lake Austin

The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

Hydrilla continues to grow in Lake Austin
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The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces

Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.

New Texas law changes how serious criminal cases are handled

A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.

Vice President JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event

Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.