Challenge to Texas lab-grown meat ban can move forward, federal judge says

A federal judge ruled that a challenge to the Texas ban on lab-grown meat can continue in court, but the ban will remain in place until the case is decided.

Affordable Care Act plan enrollment rises in Texas for 2026

The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.

Suspects caught on camera stealing equipment in South Austin

An Austin man is hoping surveillance video will help him track down the people who stole a piece of his equipment.

Fatal 'pipeline pig' ejection leads to $1.4M fine for Texas gas pipeline operator

Federal investigators found safety violations led to the incident, where a pressurized cleaning tool, known as a "pig," was ejected at high speed and struck the employee.

Texas winter storm: How to protect your pets from the arctic blast

As winter weather is set to impact Texas this week, pet owners should take extra steps ahead of freezing weather, especially for outdoor animals.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Closing arguments

Both sides are expected to present closing arguments on Wednesday in the trial of Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, after resting their cases on Tuesday.

What is a winter storm watch?

From January 23-26, a large part of Texas is expected to see temperatures dip below freezing. During that time and throughout the rest of winter, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?

Austin weather: How to prepare for freezing temperatures in Central Texas

A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.

Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break

Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.

Texas got rid of paper tags. Now, fraudsters are using fake metal plates

Last year, Texas got rid of paper tags, trying to combat fraud, but now the issue has moved to metal plates. If you're buying a used car online, you should be careful.

Texas GOP candidates for Senate position for potential May runoff

With less than 30 days before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate continues, with some candidates looking towards a potential May runoff.

Man accused of jaywalking sues City of Austin, APD officers for excessive force

A man is suing the City of Austin and two Austin Police Department officers for excessive force. He was accused of jaywalking and thrown to the ground.

Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm

Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.

Man arrested by APD in 2024 for mail theft pleads guilty in federal court

A man arrested by the Austin Police Department in 2024 has now been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. He was seen by APD Air Support stealing mail from a residential mailbox.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Both sides rest, Adrian Gonzales declines to testify

Testimony concluded on Tuesday as the defense rested its case without calling former officer Adrian Gonzales to the stand, shifting the high-profile trial toward closing arguments.