Long lines at Austin airport; officials urge travelers to arrive up to 3 hours early
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
With spring festival season kicking off in Austin, there have been long lines reported at the airport and officials urge travelers to arrive early.
Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives.
Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks.
Texas 'mariachi brothers' released from ICE custody after lawmakers intervene
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas.
SXSW 2026: Guide to community events and concerts
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Corpus Christi braces for water crisis as reserves hit record lows; Abbott warns of state intervention
Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.
Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.
New Texas Animal-Friendly license plate design supports spay/neuter initiatives
Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.
Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.
3 men arrested in organized burglary ring stretching from Kyle to Houston: police
Three Houston-area men have been arrested in connection with a series of cash register thefts last November.
Three Houston-area men have been arrested in connection with a series of cash register thefts last November.
Missing Pearland girl, 7, found dead after Amber Alert
Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.
Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.
President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders prepared
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders say they're prepared for festival
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
Carmen Mejia released from ICE custody after exoneration
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
Missing 2-year-old girl from Austin found; AMBER Alert canceled
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
Lake Pflugerville temporary waterline installed; water restrictions remain in place
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Crews have installed a temporary waterline to refill Lake Pflugerville, but emergency water restrictions could remain in place for another two months
Texas midwife's license suspended after deaths of mother, infant
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.