Austin library shooting victim faces multiple surgeries, mounting medical costs
The victim in October’s shooting at the Austin Central Library is now facing multiple surgeries and mounting medical costs.
Texas most wanted fugitive arrested in Jacksonville officer shooting case
A fugitive accused of shooting a Jacksonville police officer was captured Wednesday night after a multi-agency search in a wooded area west of the city.
Austin Empty Bowl Project helps feed families facing hunger
The Austin Empty Bowl Project takes place Nov. 23 at the Central Texas Food Bank.
ICE Houston makes over 1,500 arrests during 10-day operation
ICE Houston has announced they've made over 1,500 arrests during a 10-day operation in Southeast Texas, according to a news release.
13 dogs rescued, in need of homes after owner was killed in crash
Thirteen dogs were recovered from a home in the Sandy Creek community last month after their owner was killed in a crash. Now they are in need of homes.
Austin voters reject Proposition Q; city leaders now have to rework budget
Austin voters gave a resounding "no" to a big tax rate increase. Now the city goes back to the drawing board to rework the budget.
Baby at center of AMBER Alert in CPS custody; mom arrested
The baby at the center of Tuesday night's AMBER Alert has been found and is in CPS custody, says the Austin Police Department. His mother and another individual were also arrested.
Where to see fall foliage in Texas
Texas fall foliage arrives late in the season, often extending the prime viewing time well into November, later than most of the U.S.
Almost 2-month-old baby last seen in North Austin found; AMBER Alert discontinued
An AMBER Alert was issued late Tuesday night for an almost two-month-old baby last seen Monday night in North Austin. The alert has since been discontinued, saying Armani Woods was found.
Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Texans pass Proposition 17 that adds property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
Texas votes to exempt animal feed from personal property tax
Texans have voted to keep animal feed from being taxed as personal property.
Texas voters pass all 17 propositions covering everything from bail reform to taxes to parental rights
All 17 propositions that were put to Texas voters during Tuesday’s election passed, most with wide margins.
Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas votes to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texas votes to ban unrealized capital gains tax
Texas voters have decided to ban taxes on unrealized capital gains.
Texans pass Proposition 12 aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texans pass Proposition 13 aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.