2 arrested after dressing as construction workers to try to enter the US, CBP says
Two people were arrested after they attempted to unlawfully enter the United States by dressing up as construction workers and blending in with other workers, Customs and Border Protection said.
Two people were arrested after they attempted to unlawfully enter the United States by dressing up as construction workers and blending in with other workers, Customs and Border Protection said.
Austin-area lawmakers clash on party lines over ICE protests
Democrats rallied to condemn increased immigration enforcement, while Republicans argue that protests hinder officials as they do their jobs.
Democrats rallied to condemn increased immigration enforcement, while Republicans argue that protests hinder officials as they do their jobs.
Construction begins on Congress Ave redesign project in Downtown Austin
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
Drivers will see construction on Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin for the next year and a half.
Texas leads US in population growth amid immigration slowdown
The Lone Star State's population grew by 391,243 last year, bringing the state's population to 31.7 million.
The Lone Star State's population grew by 391,243 last year, bringing the state's population to 31.7 million.
Despite public pushback, Texas social studies overhaul moves to next phase
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education.
Manor woman shoots ex-boyfriend after he breaks into home, holds her at gunpoint
The Manor Police Department says a woman shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and held her at gunpoint.
The Manor Police Department says a woman shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and held her at gunpoint.
Gun threat at New Braunfels middle school prompts lockdown
A report of a gun at Canyon Middle School prompted a lockdown and a heavy police presence.
A report of a gun at Canyon Middle School prompted a lockdown and a heavy police presence.
Ex-Texas union boss gets prison for stealing $280K in guild funds
An ex-Texas union boss has been sentenced to months in prison for stealing money from the guild he led.
An ex-Texas union boss has been sentenced to months in prison for stealing money from the guild he led.
Texas senate race: Talarico, Crockett in dead heat, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
10-year-old girl critically injured in San Antonio road-rage shooting
A 10-year-old girl was critically injured in a road-rage shooting in San Antonio on Friday morning, according to police.
A 10-year-old girl was critically injured in a road-rage shooting in San Antonio on Friday morning, according to police.
State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Woman vandalizes East Austin smoke shop 3 times, causing nearly $30K in damages
An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.
An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.
New autonomous grocery store is coming to North Austin
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for screwworm infestation prevention
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration as the next step to prevent an infestation of the flesh-eating new world screwworm.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration as the next step to prevent an infestation of the flesh-eating new world screwworm.
Application process for school choice program starts soon
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
Abbott: Texans can carry guns at protests 'responsibly'
Gov. Greg Abbott reasserted that Texans have a constitutional right to carry guns at protests Thursday, seemingly pushing against fellow Republicans who have said protesters should not have weapons at events.
Gov. Greg Abbott reasserted that Texans have a constitutional right to carry guns at protests Thursday, seemingly pushing against fellow Republicans who have said protesters should not have weapons at events.
Car break-ins in Austin decreased with surveillance cameras; City Council to vote on new contract
Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.
Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.
Austin ISD parents concerned about classrooms with no heat
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
APD asking for help identifying suspect in NW Austin bank robbery
Have you seen him? The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspect in a bank robbery.
Have you seen him? The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspect in a bank robbery.