Austin Light Rail: Project could bring jobs to Austin

As a $7 billion plan to bring light rail service to Austin moves forward, many local businesses and workers are hoping to help build it.

1 critically injured in East Austin park shooting: APD

The Austin Police Department is looking for people who may have been involved in a shooting at an East Austin park that critically injured someone on Sunday night.

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Arlington

Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.

Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway

A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.

San Antonio officer-involved shooting: Body camera footage released

The San Antonio Police Department has released body camera footage of the Jan. 22 shooting that injured seven of its officers.

Texas has more than $194B to spend this legislative session

Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.

Texas sues NCAA, calls for 'sex screening' of athletes

Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the courts to require the NCAA to perform sex screenings on its student-athletes to determine their eligibility.

CapMetro's new fare payment system begins March 1

CapMetro is unveiling a new fare payment system next week. This comes after riders voiced their frustration with the current system.

TxDOT continues to warn about toll scams

The Texas Department of Transportation says scam texts are telling drivers they have unpaid toll bills. Here's what you should look for before clicking any links.

Colony Ridge, Texas, immigration operation: 118 arrested, ICE says

118 people were arrested in and around Colony Ridge, Texas, during an immigration operation focused in the community north of Houston on Monday, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Texas Medical Board increases transparency for Botox treatments

The Texas Medical Board has tightened transparency regulations on clinics that perform Botox and hydration therapies.