9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Central Texas Winter weather outlook 2025-2026: Will there be snow?
This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.
Austin police focuses on officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings in 15 months
The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.
College student deported while trying to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving
A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.
$8M raised, but more needed for ongoing Central Texas Flood recovery efforts
Travis and Williamson County leaders are appealing to Central Texans to donate more funds to the regional flood relief effort, as only $8 million of the $10 million goal has been raised to help survivors who can now apply for a second round of assistance.
Texas councilmember resigns after business expansion clashes with city ethics policy
Burnet City Council member Tres Clinton has stepped down, saying his planned airport business expansion would conflict with the city’s ethics rules.
Texas man gets life in prison for sexually, physically abusing child for years
A Texas man is going to prison for life for sexually and physically abusing a child for years and having child sexual abuse material of her.
Rise at West Campus student residents say they're living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions
Rise at West Campus is an apartment complex that's advertised as luxury student living, but residents say it's anything but as they have been without running water for days on end.
Texas study backs $24.5B plan to convert US 287 to interstate
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
Repairs to water plant continue in Lago Vista; conservation urged, boil water notice in place
Repairs are continuing to a water plant in Lago Vista after an emergency outage over the weekend; a boil water notice is also in place.
Texas dodges hurricane season for first time in years
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates Shein for unethical labor practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the global fashion giant Shein US Services LLC Corporation and its affiliates. The investigation is over potential violations of state law related to unethical labor practices and the sale of unsafe consumer products.
Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.
Silver Alert: Elderly couple from Texas missing since Thanksgiving Day
A Silver Alert has been issued for Charles "Gary" Lightfoot (82) and his wife Linda (81) who went missing en route from Panhandle to Lubbock.
