Austin Bicycle Meals works to combat growing food insecurity
One in six people in the Austin area are currently experiencing food insecurity.
San Saba football team plays on former graveyard
This Halloween, San Saba's game against Holland High School will have some added "fright under the lights" as the teams face off on a field that was once a graveyard.
Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds
The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.
Hays County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
APD looking for vehicle that struck bike carrying man, 2 children, then drove off
The suspect vehicle ran the red light and struck a bicyclist ridden by an adult male, a 4-year-old, and a 3-year-old, Austin police say.
SNAP Benefits Latest: Texans likely won't see emergency funding on Nov. 1
Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.
Trial for Austin police officer who shot, killed man in 2022 begins next week
The trial for an Austin police officer who shot and killed 30-year-old Raj Moonesinghe in 2022 starts next week.
5 people arrested, charged after woman found handcuffed in South Austin: APD
Five people were arrested and charged after a woman was found handcuffed outside in South Austin, police said.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Austin ISD releases updated consolidation and boundary change draft plan
Austin ISD has released its updated consolidation and boundary change draft plan, which could close 13 schools.
Texas deer and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 1
Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone.
Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
Austin ISD plans to release updated draft on its consolidation plan
The November 20 deadline is quickly approaching as Austin ISD moves forward with its consolidation and boundary change plan.
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into the City of Elgin
Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.
Police, family identify man found burned, hanging under Houston's North Loop
Jeremy Glen Carnes was identified as the man found hanging and on fire under North Loop East.
Pflugerville ISD student in custody for bringing gun onto school bus
A student is in custody after bringing a gun onto a Pflugerville ISD school bus on its way to campus.
APD responds to claims it did not verify registered sex offender's information for years
Austin Police is responding after a sexual assault survivor claims the department, in her case, did not verify a registered sex offender’s information for 7 years.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
South Austin residents look back at deadly flood along Onion Creek 10 years later
Ten years ago, residents along Onion Creek were forced from their homes by a flash flood.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.