SAFE Alliance cuts forensic testing service for victims
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
Governor Abbott opens 460 MW Pin Oak power plant, first under Texas Energy Fund
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Increase in Texas juvenile crime has lawmakers looking at new reforms
Texas is dealing with a more violent juvenile offender population that the system was originally designed to manage, warns the executive director of TJJD.
Texas is dealing with a more violent juvenile offender population that the system was originally designed to manage, warns the executive director of TJJD.
Austin's new homeless strategy plan includes encampment cleanups 5 days a week
The City of Austin will soon launch an updated process for clearing homeless encampments.
The City of Austin will soon launch an updated process for clearing homeless encampments.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
San Marcos CISD students get sick after eating cookies purchased from staff member: principal
Some San Marcos CISD students have reported getting sick after eating cookies they bought from a staff member.
Some San Marcos CISD students have reported getting sick after eating cookies they bought from a staff member.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
Lake Pflugerville back open for water recreation
Lake Pflugerville is back open for water activities, but officials say it's BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak).
Lake Pflugerville is back open for water activities, but officials say it's BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak).
Swarm of bees attack Sunset Valley resident; officials urge precautions
Sunset Valley police are urging residents to take precautions after a swarm of bees hospitalized a resident on Monday.
Sunset Valley police are urging residents to take precautions after a swarm of bees hospitalized a resident on Monday.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Round Rock ISD coach arrested for injury to a child; police say case is 'domestic in nature'
A Round Rock ISD football coach has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child after an over two-year-long investigation. Arlington police say the case was "domestic in nature."
A Round Rock ISD football coach has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child after an over two-year-long investigation. Arlington police say the case was "domestic in nature."
Austin’s 2026 Cinco de Mayo: Events, cultural luncheons and festive specials
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
ACL Music Festival 2026: Who's performing this year?
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
Georgetown residents elect to sell portion of city's water utility
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
World's most powerful telescope being built in Chile has Texas ties
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
Georgetown residents approve selling water service areas
Over the weekend, Georgetown residents voted to sell a large portion of the city's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions, but it means a private company could be servicing around 40 percent of customers.
Over the weekend, Georgetown residents voted to sell a large portion of the city's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions, but it means a private company could be servicing around 40 percent of customers.
Spirit Airlines closure impacts thousands of employees; refunds issued to customers
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Man arrested, charged after South Austin crash kills 2-year-old
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
Caldwell County man helped traffic 2 dozen weapons into Mexico: US Attorney
A Caldwell County man could spend decades in federal prison for his part in a large-scale cartel firearm trafficking operation.
A Caldwell County man could spend decades in federal prison for his part in a large-scale cartel firearm trafficking operation.