Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm

Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.

Man arrested by APD in 2024 for mail theft pleads guilty in federal court

A man arrested by the Austin Police Department in 2024 has now been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. He was seen by APD Air Support stealing mail from a residential mailbox.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Both sides rest, Adrian Gonzales declines to testify

Testimony concluded on Tuesday as the defense rested its case without calling former officer Adrian Gonzales to the stand, shifting the high-profile trial toward closing arguments.

Austin weather: Winter storm watch issued for parts of Central Texas

For the fourth day in a row, the long-range computer weather models are hinting at a Winter Storm hitting Texas this weekend.

Political fight between Ken Paxton, John Cornyn fueled by released opinion

An opinion released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now fueling a political fight between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn ahead of the race for U.S. Senate.

Wave of MLK Day celebrations sweep through Central Texas

A wave of Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations swept through Central Texas on Monday, as thousands took to the streets to honor the legacy of one of the country’s greatest civil rights activists.

City of Austin settles 78 civil lawsuits involving APD officers

Records reveal the city of Austin has paid millions in police-related lawsuits over the past five years. Some of the largest payouts stemmed from APD’s response to the 2020 George Floyd protests.

Northern Lights could be seen in Texas tonight

A powerful geomagnetic storm impacting Earth could cause the Northern Lights to be seen much farther south than normal Monday night.

Watch: 2026 MLK Day Unity Parade in Downtown Houston

For the first time, two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades came together to celebrate and honor MLK on Monday.

ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for possible winter storm this week

The possibility of a winter storm impacting Texas this week has some residents nervous about a repeat of a 2021 winter storm that turned deadly when millions across the state lost power for days at a time.

Train derails in Manor; no injuries reported

The Manor Police Department says a train derailed and that no injuries were reported.

MLK Day events and marches in Central Texas

Events and marches are going on in and around the Austin area to honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.