How much does Austin make from the ACL Music Festival?
The Austin City Limits Music Festival generates about $500 million for the economy. But, the Austin-based company that produces the festival only pays the city $103,000 to use Zilker Park.
The Austin City Limits Music Festival generates about $500 million for the economy. But, the Austin-based company that produces the festival only pays the city $103,000 to use Zilker Park.
Austin Energy announces 10-year electric resiliency plan
Austin Energy has announced a $735 million 10-year plan to improve their infrastructure to better withstand severe weather. This comes after a year of stakeholder meetings and analysis.
Austin Energy has announced a $735 million 10-year plan to improve their infrastructure to better withstand severe weather. This comes after a year of stakeholder meetings and analysis.
Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
How to recycle holiday waste in Georgetown
The City of Georgetown has created several ways to help residents recycle waste from the holidays.
The City of Georgetown has created several ways to help residents recycle waste from the holidays.
Hays County wanted man arrested in connection to San Marcos shooting
A man on the Hays County Crime Stoppers Most Wanted list was arrested in Buda.
A man on the Hays County Crime Stoppers Most Wanted list was arrested in Buda.
Final perpetrator in 1983 Texas 'KFC murders' identified
The five victims were killed "execution-style" after being abducted from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in East Texas in 1983.
The five victims were killed "execution-style" after being abducted from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in East Texas in 1983.
One Texas city makes list of top travel destinations for 2026
While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.
While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.
Burn ban in Hays County through Jan. 20
A burn ban is in effect for Hays County from now into next year due to an increased risk of wildfire.
A burn ban is in effect for Hays County from now into next year due to an increased risk of wildfire.
Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Cedar Park officer-involved shooting: No charges to be pursued against officers
No charges will be pursued against Cedar Park police officers who shot and killed a stabbing suspect in early November.
No charges will be pursued against Cedar Park police officers who shot and killed a stabbing suspect in early November.
1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD
All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.
All lanes have reopened after a deadly crash on MoPac at US 183, police said.
Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Austin Trail of Lights seasonal employee fired after racist remarks
A seasonal contractor employee with Austin’s Trail of Lights has been fired after a video showed them making what some are calling racist remarks.
A seasonal contractor employee with Austin’s Trail of Lights has been fired after a video showed them making what some are calling racist remarks.
Australia mass shooting: Austin rabbi speaks on attack
After a mass shooting in Australia, there was a visible law enforcement presence outside of Jewish schools, synagogues, and events, worldwide.
After a mass shooting in Australia, there was a visible law enforcement presence outside of Jewish schools, synagogues, and events, worldwide.
Fort Hood Army doctor sued for secretly recording, inappropriately touching patients
A law firm is taking action against a former Fort Hood Army doctor accused of secretly recording and inappropriately touching patients during medical exams.
A law firm is taking action against a former Fort Hood Army doctor accused of secretly recording and inappropriately touching patients during medical exams.
Leander motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead
A person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Leander on Monday, police said.
A person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Leander on Monday, police said.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick's separate tax-cut plans get mixed reaction from Texans
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals.
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals.
How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets in Houston? Full price breakdown released
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
Package thefts in Texas among worst in the country, report says
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.