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.

UT Austin students without water at apartment complex
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UT Austin students, in West Campus, living in an off campus apartment complex have been without water for days on end.

59th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting
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Marco Bitonel is at Zilker Park to watch the 59th Zilker Holiday Tree get lit up for the holiday season.

Lago Vista High School classes canceled due to emergency water repairs

Lago Vista High School has canceled all classes for Monday, December 1, after city officials notified the district that the campus will be without water for emergency repairs.

Texans' health care experience near worst in US, poll finds

The news comes as Texans brace for a potentially explosive rise in coverage costs in the new year, with Biden-era tax credits set to expire.

Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options

The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.

Planning tool for Texas agency can now lead you to best BBQ joints

A Texas Department of Transportation planning tool is celebrating its 20th anniversary with new map overlays, including one that can lead you to the best barbecue in the state.

These new Texas laws go into effect in December and January

Dozens of new Texas laws are set to take effect in December and January impacting education, health, law enforcement and more.

Layne's Chicken Fingers to spread its wings across Texas

Layne's Chicken Fingers, the rapidly growing fast food joint that started as a small shop in College Station, has signed a deal to spread across the state.

Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin to be renovated next year

The Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin will soon be getting a makeover. The theatre has been around for 110 years, and the hope is it lasts another century.

Austin's Operation Turkey serves thousands on Thanksgiving

While many prepared their own Thanksgiving meals, one Austin tradition worked to make sure everyone had a place at the table. Operation Turkey fed thousands on Thanksgiving, thanks to an army of volunteers.

High school football team’s truly Texan sendoff goes viral

A North Texas football team got a truly Texan sendoff before a playoff game. Several cowboys on horseback rode alongside the players’ bus while waving team flags.

Emergency water conservation notice in Lago Vista due to water treatment plant issue

The City of Lago Vista is issuing an Emergency Water Conservation Notice due to an unexpected operational issue at Water Treatment Plant 3, which is currently offline.

25 arrested as deputies bust major Thanksgiving cockfighting ring in Alvarado

Johnson County sheriff's deputies arrested 25 people and recovered over 60 roosters while disrupting a large, suspected cockfighting operation in Alvarado, Texas, on Thursday.

Houston man arrested for taking 2 victims to Round Rock for prostitution

A Houston man was arrested for compelling prostitution in Round Rock. The suspect was holding two women against their will, police said.

Austin Turkey Trot: About 25K people participate

About 25,000 people participated in the 35th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Participants could do either one mile or five miles.