Alamo Drafthouse announces new 'mobile ordering' feature

The company is set to start requiring people to scan a QR code to order food or drink. The days of pen-and-paper are over at Alamo.

Controversial real estate investors fight for control of downtown Austin's IHOP

The future of a popular IHOP in downtown Austin is up in the air. There's a fight for the property. Three prominent local real estate names are fighting for control.

Austin-area recycling company picked to help address tungsten steel trade imbalance

An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.

UNT joins colleges offering tuition-free education to some Texans

They're calling it the North Texas Promise Program, and it's the latest income-driven tuition exemption program for Texas residents.

Austin Police Department to update policy on ICE cooperation

The Austin Police Department will update their policy on how they cooperate with federal immigration agents.

Watch: Texas deputies race to hospital to save toddler's life

Deputies with a Texas sheriff's office are being recognized online for their efforts to save the life of an 18-month-old child last month.

Ex-Texas police officer accused of planting vape pen in student's backpack moves closer to trial

A Texas appeals court has cleared the way for an audio recording to be used as evidence against a former school resource officer accused of planting a vape pen in a student's backpack.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.

Map: These were the top moving destinations in 2025, U-Haul data shows

New analysis from U-Haul shows which states people moved to the most in 2025, with a notable migration trend from the harsh winters of the Northeast to sunnier southern states. 

Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging

Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.

2025 rejected personalized license plates in Texas

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rejected 1,951 plate requests throughout the year. Data shows that while many applicants submitted unique phrases, the vast majority of denials followed a few specific and recurring themes.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Court recesses early Thursday for juror emergency

Gonzales is charged with 29 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors say he didn't act quickly enough during the 2022 massacre, where 19 students and two teachers were killed.

Texas students compete for $2,500 scholarships in environmental video contest

A statewide video contest by Take Care of Texas is now open for public voting, offering middle and high school students a chance to win college scholarships and camera gear for their environmental messages.

Man shot, killed in North Austin identified; APD asking for tips

The identity of the man shot and killed in North Austin has been released by police. This is the Austin Police Department's fifth homicide investigation of 2026.