Drones could help Austin Police Dept. as it looks to hire new officers

As the Austin Police Department works to hire hundreds of new officers, Chief Lisa Davis says she is interested in supplementing with drones.

Austin mosques vandalized: CAIR officials to address 'hateful actions'

The Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin), along with representatives of the three vandalized mosques, held a news conference on May 27, condemning the hateful actions against the houses of worship, CAIR officials say.

Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.

Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms

"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.

Memorial Day: Central Texas events honor fallen service members

Communities across Central Texas honored fallen service members, including some from the Revolutionary War buried here, at various Memorial Day events.

North Texas inventor unveils "smart mailbox" to combat porch pirates

A North Texas inventor has patented the world's first smart mailbox to combat package theft and is now seeking investors to bring his prototype to market.

'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott

House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.

Jet ski hit-and-run kills 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake

An 18-year-old woman died after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake on Sunday. Police need the public's help finding the jet ski driver who fled the scene.

Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval

A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.

Williamson County sues Ken Paxton over reporting rules
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Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.

Williamson County and Fort Bend County sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over new reporting rules

Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.

San Marcos: 1 arrested after shots fired during fight

San Marcos Police arrested a person they believe fired a gun in the middle of a fight on Sunday morning.

Texas bail reform package: Reps discuss key changes | Texas: The Issue Is

A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.