Marijuana decriminalization: Lockhart City Council addresses decision to go against majority vote

The Lockhart City Council addressed their controversial decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization after residents approved Proposition A in the November election.

Four new death investigators begin job in Williamson County

In all of Williamson County’s history, there has never been a death investigator. With the hire of four people this month, all that is changing.

UT Austin works on plan to preserve water

As Central Texas cities worry about water scarcity increasing across the state, UT Austin is working to preserve water.

North Texas family says unknown person in satanic mask with religious sign rang doorbell

A Carrollton family was shaken after a man wearing a satanic mask, holding a sign with Revelation 20: 1-15 written on it, walked up to their front door and rang the doorbell.

Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it

If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes. Here's what you need to do.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.

San Antonio police shooting: 6 officers released from hospital

Six of the seven San Antonio police officers injured in a shooting on Wednesday night have been released from the hospital.

Lockhart residents frustrated with city's decision to go against marijuana decriminalization

A protest is planned ahead of Thursday night's Lockhart City Council meeting. Residents are frustrated with the city's decision to go against the majority vote on marijuana decriminalization.

Austin's Light Rail: Project Connect shows off updated plans

Austin residents were given an updated look at the future of Austin’s Light Rail system. It's part of the Project Connect transit plan.

TikTok ban: Austin-based creators worried about impacts to their businesses

While TikTok is back, for now, many Austin-based content creators are worried about what will happen to their businesses if a ban is fully implemented.