2026 election: Travis County early voting hours, locations
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says
President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election.
Body found in Lady Bird Lake: Authorities investigating
Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake.
Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake.
Tesla reveals next generation flying Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters
Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles.
Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles.
Red Bud Lane expansion leaves Round Rock resident fearful for safety
A voter-approved road expansion in Williamson County aims to ease traffic congestion, but for at least one homeowner, the project brings growing anxiety over safety, property damage, and displacement.
A voter-approved road expansion in Williamson County aims to ease traffic congestion, but for at least one homeowner, the project brings growing anxiety over safety, property damage, and displacement.
Red Bud Lane expansion leaves resident fearful for safety
A voter-approved road expansion in Williamson County aims to ease traffic congestion, but for at least one homeowner, the project brings growing anxiety over safety, property damage, and displacement.
A voter-approved road expansion in Williamson County aims to ease traffic congestion, but for at least one homeowner, the project brings growing anxiety over safety, property damage, and displacement.
Downtown Austin bank robbery suspect arrested
A man was arrested after robbing a bank in downtown Austin, police said.
A man was arrested after robbing a bank in downtown Austin, police said.
Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa
A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on.
A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on.
156 Texas data centers warned to comply with water use reporting requirements
The Texas attorney general’s office has sent letters to 156 data center developments across the state urging them to comply with water use reporting requirements.
The Texas attorney general’s office has sent letters to 156 data center developments across the state urging them to comply with water use reporting requirements.
Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Woman sues Torchy's Taco after tooth was found in food
An Austin woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a tooth in her food.
An Austin woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a tooth in her food.
Texas quail season opens Nov. 1 after survey shows strong populations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.
Austin woman sues Torchy's Tacos after finding 'cow tooth' in her taco
An Austin woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a tooth in her food.
An Austin woman filed a lawsuit against Torchy's Tacos after she found a tooth in her food.
Nearly 40 pounds of meth found hidden in driver's spare tire at Texas border, officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 40 pounds of meth and 24 pounds of cocaine that they said was found hidden in two drivers' vehicles at the Texas border last week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 40 pounds of meth and 24 pounds of cocaine that they said was found hidden in two drivers' vehicles at the Texas border last week.
VIDEO: Downtown Austin bank robbery suspect arrested by APD
A man was arrested after robbing a bank in downtown Austin, police said.
A man was arrested after robbing a bank in downtown Austin, police said.
Cold front triggers widespread flooding, tornado across West Texas
A powerful cold front brought severe flooding and road closures from the South Plains to Rolling Plains, prompting TxDOT to issue high-water warnings.
A powerful cold front brought severe flooding and road closures from the South Plains to Rolling Plains, prompting TxDOT to issue high-water warnings.
Austin weather: Cold front to bring temperatures in the 40s
Temps in the 40s?! The first strong cold front of the season is less than 24 hours away.
Temps in the 40s?! The first strong cold front of the season is less than 24 hours away.
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
Austin ICE shooting: Democratic Congress members hold hearing
Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.
Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.
AMBER Alert discontinued as missing Oklahoma father and child found dead in North Texas
A missing Oklahoma father and his 4-year-old son were found dead in Gainesville, Texas, after an AMBER Alert and parental kidnapping warrant were issued.
A missing Oklahoma father and his 4-year-old son were found dead in Gainesville, Texas, after an AMBER Alert and parental kidnapping warrant were issued.