Texas House passes bill restricting HOA fines for brown lawns
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
Austin ISD board votes on termination of beloved former Ann Richards principal
Austin ISD is voting on the future of the beloved former principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
Austin ISD is voting on the future of the beloved former principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
Dallas Cowboys select OG Tyler Booker with first-round pick
The Dallas Cowboys selected offensive guard Tyler Booker from Alabama with the 12th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys selected offensive guard Tyler Booker from Alabama with the 12th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Texas bill would require schools to fund private schooling of students victimized by school employees
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
1 person detained in Georgetown road rage shooting
One person was detained after a road rage shooting in Georgetown on Thursday, police said.
One person was detained after a road rage shooting in Georgetown on Thursday, police said.
Austin ISD responds to TEA's school ratings
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.
Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Amber Alert: Missing North Richland Hills 15-year-old found safe
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in North Richland Hills.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in North Richland Hills.
Hays County grand jury does not indict man accused of arson in deadly San Marcos Iconic Village fire
A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.
A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.
Austin weather: Scattered showers and storms in Central Texas
Keep an eye on the sky! The highest rain totals and marginal risk of severe storms will stay across our northern counties.
Keep an eye on the sky! The highest rain totals and marginal risk of severe storms will stay across our northern counties.
Texas purchases 1,100 acres of land for new state park
The new 1,100-acre property in Lampasas and Burnet Counties will be combined with 2,020 of recently-acquired land in Burnet County to create the new state park.
The new 1,100-acre property in Lampasas and Burnet Counties will be combined with 2,020 of recently-acquired land in Burnet County to create the new state park.
Texas' tax-free weekend for emergency supplies: What you can buy
Get emergency supplies tax-free during the state’s 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from April 26-28.
Get emergency supplies tax-free during the state’s 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from April 26-28.
Lockhart shooting: Police searching for 4 suspects after shooting injures 1
Lockhart police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured near North Pecos Park.
Lockhart police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured near North Pecos Park.
Former Texas preschool teacher gets maximum sentence for producing child pornography
Mark Penfield Eichorn admitted that he paid two boys to record videos of themselves performing sexual acts on each other. The boys were 12 and 13 years old.
Mark Penfield Eichorn admitted that he paid two boys to record videos of themselves performing sexual acts on each other. The boys were 12 and 13 years old.
Texas releases ratings for schools, districts. See how your district scored
How does your school district rank among schools in our area? See the list.
How does your school district rank among schools in our area? See the list.
Overnight storms bring rain, hail to Central Texas
Overnight storms brought rain and hail to Central Texas, especially in parts of Williamson County.
Overnight storms brought rain and hail to Central Texas, especially in parts of Williamson County.
Blue-green algae back at Red Bud Isle
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in Austin, with "significant amounts" found at Red Bud Isle.
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in Austin, with "significant amounts" found at Red Bud Isle.
Texas House takes first step towards banning cellphones in public classrooms
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Austin mortuary employee accused of experimenting on corpses, filing fraudulent death certificates
A North Austin mortuary employee is now facing multiple felonies in connection with alleged “experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates.
A North Austin mortuary employee is now facing multiple felonies in connection with alleged “experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates.