UT Austin graduate student, wife disappear in Mexico on their way to Chile
A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.
A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.
6th Street opens up to traffic in downtown Austin
Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
Some Manor residents fed up with continuous problems with their water
A boil water notice has been lifted for Manor residents. However, some residents say they've continually had problems with their water.
A boil water notice has been lifted for Manor residents. However, some residents say they've continually had problems with their water.
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
Man arrested in connection to deadly SE Austin hit-and-run
A man was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Southeast Austin, police said.
A man was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Southeast Austin, police said.
Texas lawmakers discuss state Air Force to battle wildfires
Texas lawmakers are considering creating a state Air Force to battle wildfires.
Texas lawmakers are considering creating a state Air Force to battle wildfires.
SpaceX Starship explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' company says
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
How Texans feel about Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Joe Rogan, Beyonce and more
A new poll asked Texans how they feel about some of those famous figures in the state. Here's how they responded.
A new poll asked Texans how they feel about some of those famous figures in the state. Here's how they responded.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
Texas voters were asked about the top issues they think lawmakers should tackle. Here's what they said.
Texas voters were asked about the top issues they think lawmakers should tackle. Here's what they said.
Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner faces questions from senators
Former North Texas representative Scott Turner will take questions from senators as he looks to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Former North Texas representative Scott Turner will take questions from senators as he looks to become Donald Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Brazoria County deputy killed in Houston, shooter dead
Deputy Jesus Vargas, a member of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, was in a shooting in southwest Houston and the shooter has been killed, officials say.
Deputy Jesus Vargas, a member of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, was in a shooting in southwest Houston and the shooter has been killed, officials say.
Austin considers changes to short-term rental codes
A big change could be coming to a significant number of properties throughout the city, with a new proposal to overhaul the city’s current short-term rental regulations.
A big change could be coming to a significant number of properties throughout the city, with a new proposal to overhaul the city’s current short-term rental regulations.
Austin weather: Emergency responders provide cold weather tips, supplies
Most people are not ready to handle extreme temperatures and their aftermath. However, knowing how to respond in situations like pipes bursting or power outages will save you and your wallet.
Most people are not ready to handle extreme temperatures and their aftermath. However, knowing how to respond in situations like pipes bursting or power outages will save you and your wallet.
Williamson County asks lawmakers for new district court due to increasing caseload
Williamson County commissioners are asking lawmakers for another district court due to increasing caseloads.
Williamson County commissioners are asking lawmakers for another district court due to increasing caseloads.
Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
6th Street safety in downtown Austin: Officials update on changes
City of Austin officials are updating the public on changes to Sixth Street in downtown, including opening it to westbound traffic starting this weekend.
City of Austin officials are updating the public on changes to Sixth Street in downtown, including opening it to westbound traffic starting this weekend.
Who killed Karen Lynn Douglas? Reward increased in Houston-area mother's cold case murder
The reward has been increased for help solving the 1981 cold case murder of Houston-area mother Karen Lynn Douglas.
The reward has been increased for help solving the 1981 cold case murder of Houston-area mother Karen Lynn Douglas.
'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels entrusts UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center with historic collection
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.
Austin weather: Arctic invasion coming, will it bring snow?
A brutal cold is expected to hit Austin this coming weekend and it will also put most of Texas in a deep freeze.
A brutal cold is expected to hit Austin this coming weekend and it will also put most of Texas in a deep freeze.
Supreme Court must decide if Texas' age verification for porn sites violates free speech
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.



















