Santa's helpers spread holiday cheer on Lake Austin
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
From Christmas gifts to food, what can you take through airport security?
Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Texas faces increased wildfire risk as near-record heat expected during Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like spring in Texas this week as forecasters said much of the state can expect near-record warmth for Christmas.
Hutto city council member resigns; no special election to be called
The Hutto City Council will soon be appointing a new member after Councilmember Brian Thompson resigned Monday.
Meth found inside alcohol containers at border; Texas woman arrested
A Texas woman is facing a felony drug charge after TABC officials found meth concealed inside alcohol containers at the Texas-Mexico border.
Social media influencer Ash Trevino arrested in Texas on felony fraud warrants
Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.
Man convicted of murder in downtown 'gun battle' that killed teen in 2021
A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.
South Oak Cliff football player arrested for shooting teammate just hours after championship win
A South Oak Cliff High School football player is accused of shooting a teammate just hours after their state championship win over the weekend.
1 dead in auto-ped crash in South Austin: ATCEMS
One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in South Austin.
APD looking for SUV that struck, injured e-bike rider in NW Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver that struck and injured an e-bike rider in November.
38-year-old victim dies in fatal New Braunfels pedestrian accident
A 38-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on an I-35 frontage road in New Braunfels on Friday night.
1 suspect dead after shooting 2 deputies at San Antonio-area home
A 38-year-old suspect was killed and two Bexar County deputies were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a domestic disturbance call on Wednesday morning.
Austin man in custody after fatal stabbing in northeast Travis County
A man in his 40s was killed in a northeast Travis County stabbing early Sunday morning, leading to the arrest and murder charge of 30-year-old Faran Abdolrahimi.
Polling shows tight GOP Primary as Texas Senate Race heats up
John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race.
Texas cities face fines up to $125,000 as state begins policing public restroom access
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a public tip line to enforce the state’s new bathroom law while cities like Austin move to build inclusive facilities amid expected legal challenges.
6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes
Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.
Rollingwood police investigate early morning gunfire and vehicle theft
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Hwy 183 North Project almost complete
The Hwy 183 North Project will fast track the link from Liberty Hill to downtown Austin, with new express lanes and no red lights.
Several Central Texas cities no longer have license plate readers
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.