Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for porn sites
The Supreme Court sided with Texas over a law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them to access the sites.
The Supreme Court sided with Texas over a law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them to access the sites.
Williamson County changes voting to hand-marked ballots
This November, Williamson County residents will vote differently. In a unanimous vote, commissioners decided it was time to put pen to paper, at least when it comes to ballots.
This November, Williamson County residents will vote differently. In a unanimous vote, commissioners decided it was time to put pen to paper, at least when it comes to ballots.
Should Austin residents pay for a parks maintenance fee?
An Austin City Council member is proposing a parks maintenance fee. The fee is to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.
An Austin City Council member is proposing a parks maintenance fee. The fee is to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.
Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Former Paxton employees accuse top deputy of witness tampering during impeachment
Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.
Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.
Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.
Texas bans adversarial countries from buying certain properties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.
Iranian man arrested in Austin for refusing to leave the U.S.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
Here's where Austin ranked in new list of America's best cities
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.
Baylor University lifts shelter-in-place after 'dangerous situation' on Waco campus
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Baylor University lifted a shelter-in-place order after they called for people on its Waco campus to seek shelter due to a "dangerous situation."
Austin ISD celebrates 10 years of summer theater series
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Williamson County, Georgetown animal shelter merger becomes official on July 14
The merger between the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be official next month and will come with some changes.
The merger between the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be official next month and will come with some changes.
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate in untested DNA case
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate in a challenge over whether he had standing to sue a district attorney who refused to test DNA evidence.
Austin nonprofit donates A/C to Texas Humane Heroes
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Georgetown neighborhood sues nearby limestone quarries for 'dust and noise'
A Georgetown neighborhood is taking a limestone quarry to court. It comes after years of what they call negligence, nuisance, and property damage.
A Georgetown neighborhood is taking a limestone quarry to court. It comes after years of what they call negligence, nuisance, and property damage.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
Texas school bus crash: Mother of child injured speaks out
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
The mother of an injured child who was on a Hays CISD school bus last year when a cement truck crashed into it and killed two people is speaking out.
'Liver King' arrested in Austin after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Austin Community College, North Texas student, look to join lawsuit over end of Texas Dream Act
A community college and activist groups are seeking to reinstate Texas' in-state tuition for undocumented students, challenging a recent settlement that ended the program.
A community college and activist groups are seeking to reinstate Texas' in-state tuition for undocumented students, challenging a recent settlement that ended the program.