Texas vs Clemson game will bring significant economic boost to Austin

The Texas Longhorns are hosting the Clemson Tigers in the first-ever College Football Playoff game at DKR on Saturday. As a result, Austin is seeing a significant economic boost.

Texas vehicles will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1

Texas cars will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1 due to a new law passed. However, drivers are encourages to getting your vehicles checked a few times a year anyways.

North Texas Walmart employees wearing body cameras

Employees as Walmart stores in Denton, Texas will wear body cameras in a pilot program designed to increase employee safety.

NASA holds Blue Ghost Lunar Lander briefing before launch

The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander was built in Cedar Park by Firefly Aerospace. It’s now in Cape Canaveral, Florida, being prepared for a mid-January blast off to the moon.

City of Austin provides updates its made regarding e-scooters

The City of Austin provided an update on the changes its made regarding e-scooters. Although there have been positive results, some say e-scooters are still dangerous.

Austin man arrested for stealing multiple catalytic converters

An Austin man was arrested in connection to stealing multiple catalytic converters and the possession of narcotics.

Death row inmate Robert Roberson subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee on Friday

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Austin's 2025 New Year Celebration: What you need to know

The countdown has begun for Austin's annual free New Year celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Here are a few things you should know to help you plan your evening.

88-year-old pedestrian killed in Cedar Park crash

A pedestrian was killed in a crash at the intersection of Royal Lane and Lonestar Drive in Cedar Park on Monday.

Austin deadly crashes: 5 killed in 4 crashes from Friday night to Monday morning

It was a tragic weekend on local roadways—with Austin first responders called to one fatal crash after another. A total of five people died in four separate crashes in the city between late Friday night and early Monday morning.