Threats of explosive devices on Round Rock trails determined false, possible "swatting": police
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating what it believes is a case of "swatting" after threats were made online about explosive devices on city trails.
The Round Rock Police Department is investigating what it believes is a case of "swatting" after threats were made online about explosive devices on city trails.
Austin city mayor runner-up concedes to Kirk Watson
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Texas I-35 high-speed rail proposal is put into motion by lawmakers
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Man sentenced to 8 years after seriously injuring Texas deputies in crash
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for seriously injuring two Bexar County deputies in a crash. The sheriff's office believes he got off too easily.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for seriously injuring two Bexar County deputies in a crash. The sheriff's office believes he got off too easily.
Deep-frying turkey dangers demonstrated by Austin Fire Dept.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Bastrop ISD school bus crash: 1 adult, 11 students taken to hospital, Texas DPS says
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.
One adult and 11 students were taken to the hospital after a crash in Bastrop County on Friday morning.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
Austin city mayor runner-up calls for vote recount
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
Son of solved Arizona cold case victim becomes Austin police officer
A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons is now a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.
A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons is now a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.
Controversial South Austin homeless center gets $350K grant from Travis County
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.
Death penalty in Texas: Williamson County lawmaker files bill to remove
A Central Texas lawmaker is making a push to get the state to abolish the death penalty.
A Central Texas lawmaker is making a push to get the state to abolish the death penalty.
Man arrested for assaulting ex-girlfriend, her son in Kyle is facing more charges
A Kyle man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her and her son is facing more charges.
A Kyle man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her and her son is facing more charges.
Travis County DA releases records about security enhancements; cites threats against his life and home
Travis County DA José Garza is releasing some records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners earlier this year, citing threats against his life and home.
Travis County DA José Garza is releasing some records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners earlier this year, citing threats against his life and home.
APD searching for person of interest in connection to woman's death
Police are looking for a man in connection to a woman's death in North Austin.
Police are looking for a man in connection to a woman's death in North Austin.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Kerrville man arrested after 5-month narcotics investigation
A five-month-long narcotics investigation ended with the arrest of a 23-year-old Kerrville man, says Gillespie County law enforcement.
A five-month-long narcotics investigation ended with the arrest of a 23-year-old Kerrville man, says Gillespie County law enforcement.
APD asking for help finding suspect in deadly pedestrian crash
Police are asking for help finding the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in South Austin.
Police are asking for help finding the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in South Austin.