New 2025 State Fair of Texas Foods
The 2025 State Fair of Texas themed “Texas Shines Bright" will open on Friday, September 26, and run through Sunday, October 19. Daily admission tickets are available now.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas themed “Texas Shines Bright" will open on Friday, September 26, and run through Sunday, October 19. Daily admission tickets are available now.
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning sale of THC products to those under 21
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed an executive order banning the sale of hemp products to anyone under the age of 21.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed an executive order banning the sale of hemp products to anyone under the age of 21.
Austin police officer injured in Zilker Park shooting; suspect in custody
The Austin Police Department says it has a person in custody believed to be the suspect in connection to an officer-involved shooting in Zilker Park.
The Austin Police Department says it has a person in custody believed to be the suspect in connection to an officer-involved shooting in Zilker Park.
Austin ISD considers possible school closures after poor state performance
The future of many Austin ISD schools is uncertain after several campuses have not met state standards year after year.
The future of many Austin ISD schools is uncertain after several campuses have not met state standards year after year.
Royal Blue Grocery hit by several break-ins over 3-day span
Multiple break-ins in a matter of days have left Royal Blue Grocery looking for help.
Multiple break-ins in a matter of days have left Royal Blue Grocery looking for help.
Leander ISD discusses long-range plan amid budget deficit, declining enrollment
Leander ISD is looking at long-range plan to handle a budget deficit and declining enrollment at certain schools.
Leander ISD is looking at long-range plan to handle a budget deficit and declining enrollment at certain schools.
Suspect in apartment complex homicide pushed ex-girlfriend into path of moving vehicle: sheriff
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say physically abused his ex-girlfriend who was pushed into the path of a moving vehicle.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say physically abused his ex-girlfriend who was pushed into the path of a moving vehicle.
New York attorney general will defend shield laws against Texas abortion pill case
New York Attorney General Letitia James is filing to intervene in Texas' ongoing fight against the state after a New York doctor prescribed abortion pills to a Texas resident.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is filing to intervene in Texas' ongoing fight against the state after a New York doctor prescribed abortion pills to a Texas resident.
Education Sec. McMahon visits Austin school to highlight role of technology in education
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visits Alpha School Austin to highlight the evolving role of technology in education.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visits Alpha School Austin to highlight the evolving role of technology in education.
James Talarico announces U.S. Senate campaign for Cornyn seat
Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.
Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions
The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.
The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.
THC vendors look ahead after regulation fails in second special session
The second special session came to an end last week and one of the state's most controversial topics was left untouched: the total ban on THC products.
The second special session came to an end last week and one of the state's most controversial topics was left untouched: the total ban on THC products.
Georgetown man injured in overpass crash sues truck driver, company
A Georgetown man filed a lawsuit against the trucking company and the driver that hit an overpass over I-35.
A Georgetown man filed a lawsuit against the trucking company and the driver that hit an overpass over I-35.
Powerball jackpot: Fredericksburg store sells 1 of the 2 winning $1.8B tickets
One of the winning tickets for the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was sold at a convenience store in Fredericksburg. And in Austin, another player scored a one million dollar prize.
One of the winning tickets for the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was sold at a convenience store in Fredericksburg. And in Austin, another player scored a one million dollar prize.
Austin woman out thousands due to phishing scam, says her bank isn't helping
An Austin woman thought she was protecting her money from scammers, but instead, she handed it right to them. Now she is out $25,000, and she says Wells Fargo isn't helping.
An Austin woman thought she was protecting her money from scammers, but instead, she handed it right to them. Now she is out $25,000, and she says Wells Fargo isn't helping.
Third special session could be possible, Gov. Abbott says
A special session may be called for a third time this year.
A special session may be called for a third time this year.
Former Austin council member starts petition against city's new logo
Former Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly has started a petition against the city's rollout of its new logo.
Former Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly has started a petition against the city's rollout of its new logo.
Lab-grown meat ban goes into effect in Texas, faces legal challenge
As Texas bans lab-cultured meat and touts 'right to know,' Institute for Justice files lawsuit.
As Texas bans lab-cultured meat and touts 'right to know,' Institute for Justice files lawsuit.
Texas woman sentenced to six years in prison for Washington church arson
A Texas woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for setting fire to a Washington state church, a blaze that caused more than $3.2 million in damage and injured one firefighter.
A Texas woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for setting fire to a Washington state church, a blaze that caused more than $3.2 million in damage and injured one firefighter.
Texas pet store regulation bill fails, sparking outcry
A Texas bill that would have banned the retail sale of pets has failed to pass, prompting animal rights advocates to continue their public education efforts and plan for future legislation in 2027.
A Texas bill that would have banned the retail sale of pets has failed to pass, prompting animal rights advocates to continue their public education efforts and plan for future legislation in 2027.