Christopher Taylor acquittal: Travis County DA files petition for discretionary review

The Travis County District Attorney's office has filed a petition for discretionary review related to the acquittal of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor.

Austin weather: Severe storms possible this weekend

A front comes into play this weekend to turn on the rain Saturday and then cool us off on Sunday.

Ceremony marks 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo
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People gathered at The Alamo in San Antonio early March 6, 2026, to mark the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, which proved crucial to Texas independence. 

Major crash on I-35 involving two semi-trucks; lanes now open again

Austin police say northbound lanes of I-35 are now open again after a crash involving two semi-trucks early Friday morning.

Texas AMBER Alert canceled after missing child was found safe

An AMBER Alert was issued for a missing child in Greeneville Thursday night. Police have since located the 2-year-old girl.

Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention. 

Big changes for Texas SNAP recipients involving work requirements, what you can no longer buy

On April 1, Texas becomes the first state to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy, gum, and sweetened soft drinks. Many more changes are underway for SNAP users, the most in recent memory.

GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession

Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection. 

Heated political races in Texas morphs into spiritual warfare

Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.

Texas DPS announces major traffic crackdown for Spring Break

Texas state troopers are launching a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign through March 17 to crack down on speeding and impaired driving during the busy spring break travel period.

Judge sides with Texas flood victim's family, orders Camp Mystic to preserve evidence

The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.

Nasdaq Texas launches new dual-listing exchange with historic Battle of Alamo ceremony

On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.

Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes

Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

Austin 6th Street shooting: Bodycam video, 911 calls released by APD

The Austin Police Department released body camera footage related to the mass shooting that happened at a west 6th Street bar on Sunday, March 1.

Austin weather: Rainy days ahead but will storms be severe?

We will have on and off light rain in the morning hours and then it will turn partly cloudy, warm and very breezy by the afternoon.

Austin 6th Street shooting: Total of 19 people shot, says APD

The Austin Police Department releases new information about the deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin on March 1.