City of Austin has only weeks to decide to fund cap-and-stitch project

The Austin City Council has only weeks to decide if it will approve millions in funding for the cap-and-stitch project on I-35 after a federal funding freeze.

REAL ID deadline: Here's how things looked in Austin

REAL ID requirements went into effect on May 7, which means you need a compliant ID or passport if you're flying within the U.S.

Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House

Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.

Texas House committee does not advance bill allowing prayer in schools

Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.

Hays County corrections officer arrested for alleged sex crimes against a child

A Hays County corrections officer is facing multiple felony charges related to sex crimes against children. George Snell is the second county corrections officer to be arrested in less than a month.

Former AISD elementary teacher had 365K-plus files of child sex abuse: officials

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a former Austin elementary school teacher with two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography.

Mother and son graduate together from Concordia University Texas

Graduation season can be an emotional roller coaster and that's especially true for Carolyn Kaderka and her son Jalen.

Routine traffic stop ends in officer-involved shooting in North Austin

The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting near Braker Lane and I-35 that began as a routine traffic stop.

Fake negative online reviews damages small Austin business

An Austin small business owner says he has taken a major financial hit thanks to fake online reviews that he says have damaged his reputation. It's a problem that experts say is on the rise.

Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana

Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.