Texas courthouse added to National Register of Historic Places

A Texas county's courthouse has been nationally recognized for its status as a historic landmark, the state historical commission announced.

Texas parks department's 'paddling trail' network expands in Bay City

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has officially added their 91st “trail” to their network of waterways for paddling enthusiasts.

Austin ISD parents, staff voice concerns at budget meeting

Nearly every seat was filled at Austin High School on Tuesday, as parents, teachers, and staff gathered to discuss what a projected $181 million budget deficit means for the district.

Austin man gets 130 years in prison for sexually assaulting teen family member multiple times

An Austin man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage family member multiple times, says the Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Licha's Cantina to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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Licha's Cantina has been serving interior Mexican food to the Austin community since 2014. The restaurant is named after the owner's mom as he hopes to bring a taste of home to Central Texas. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum reports from its 6th Street location about Licha's and its upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Austin weather: Central Texas under slight risk of severe storms

All of Central Texas is under a slight risk of severe storms with the main threats being moderate-sized hail, gusty winds and lightning.

WATCH: Texas police use jumper cables to rescue mother, 3 kids from rushing floodwater

Viral bodycam footage captured the moment North Texas police officers used a pair of jumper cables as a makeshift lifeline to rescue a mother and her three children from rising floodwaters Saturday night.

Poll finds Texans 'very concerned' about rising gas prices

A new poll from the University of Texas' Texas Politics Project shows more than half of all Texans are very concerned about rising gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.

Jill Darden, founder of Fort Worth Black News and community advocate, dies at 52

Fort Worth mourns the loss of Jill Darden, the trailblazing founder of Fort Worth Black News, whose decades of storytelling and community advocacy left an indelible mark on the city.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Camp Mystic directors apologize, face tough questions from Texas lawmakers

Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.

CBP officers seize $8.1M in meth hidden in tile shipment at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment of tile arriving from Mexico.

Waymo declines to meet with Austin leaders to discuss interactions with first responders

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, confirmed it will not attend a special public meeting with city council members on Wednesday. This comes after one of their vehicles was seen blocking first responders during the Sixth Street mass shooting in March.

Waymo declines to meet with Austin leaders to hear concerns
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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, confirmed it will not attend a special public meeting with city council members on Wednesday. This comes after one of their vehicles was seen blocking first responders during the Sixth Street mass shooting in March.

Texas Hill Country state park's near-doubling will add 'rare plant community'

A Texas state park located between Austin and San Antonio is nearly doubling in size, the state parks department has announced. The addition will add almost 200 acres of land, including an area of rare native plant life.

Texas investigates trucking schools for safety and language violations

Texas is cracking down on trucking schools accused of endangering public safety by bypassing English language requirements and offering inadequate, uncertified training programs.