New device being developed at UT Austin to help spot problems on power grid

A new device being developed at the University of Texas at Austin could help spot problems on the power grid before they lead to outages or even wildfires.

Homeless man stabs another after fight at camp in Butler Metro Park: affidavit

A homeless man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing another after a fight at a camp in an Austin park. He claimed the stabbing was in self-defense, but his friend disputed his version of events.

THC in Texas: Business owner talks impact of new rules

New THC rules are going into effect on Friday, July 31, banning Delta 8 products. This comes after months of back-and-forth legal challenges.

Austin Rainey Street shooting: New video released by police

Austin police have released new surveillance video of two people they said are involved in a shooting and robbery on Rainey Street over the weekend.

Texas approves use of new test for public university admissions

Texas public universities may now use the Classic Learning Test when considering students who do not qualify for automatic admission.

Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years

A former Texas law enforcement officer faces up to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Monday to child exploitation charges in federal court, officials announced.

Mexican officials turn over Bexar County murder suspect to U.S. Marshals at Texas border

A 20-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in Bexar County was taken into custody Sunday at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry after being turned over by Mexican authorities, local officials said.

Austin ISD community express concerns about proposal to close Paredes Middle School

Just weeks before the start of the new school year, Austin ISD parents, students and staff are grappling with a proposal to shut down Paredes Middle School.

2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme

Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday

After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.