Some Austin city leaders in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street amid allegations
Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.
Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.
Endangered sea turtle washes up on Texas beach, recovering after Houston Zoo emergency visit
An endangered sea turtle is recovering after washing ashore on a Texas beach earlier this month.
An endangered sea turtle is recovering after washing ashore on a Texas beach earlier this month.
CBP hosting San Antonio job fair with hiring bonuses up to $60K
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hosting a three-day recruitment event in San Antonio from March 24–26 to fill critical national security roles, offering incentives of up to $60,000 for certain positions.
Gov. Abbott celebrates 107th birthday of American Legion Post in Austin
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.
Dallas County death row inmate's cousin now claims he committed 2008 murders
Attorneys for James Broadnax are seeking to halt his April 13 execution for murdering two men at a Garland Christian music recording studio. His co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, is now claiming he was the one who pulled the trigger.
Attorneys for James Broadnax are seeking to halt his April 13 execution for murdering two men at a Garland Christian music recording studio. His co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, is now claiming he was the one who pulled the trigger.
Texas Dept. of Emergency Management to conduct statewide test of local alert systems
The Texas Department of Emergency Management will test local alerting systems across the state to evaluate their effectiveness and functionality.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management will test local alerting systems across the state to evaluate their effectiveness and functionality.
Self-driving freight trucks to be tested on SH 130 in Central Texas
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.
Cedar Park burglary suspect now facing child pornography charges
A Cedar Park burglary suspect is now facing child pornography charges after an investigation, police said.
A Cedar Park burglary suspect is now facing child pornography charges after an investigation, police said.
Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
TCU pulls away from Ohio State late to advance in NCAA Tournament
TCU used a strong second half push to defeat Ohio State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina with a score of 66-64.
TCU used a strong second half push to defeat Ohio State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina with a score of 66-64.
Austin Municipal Court announces 2026 Warrant Amnesty Program
The Austin Municipal Court and Austin Community Court will hold their 2026 Warrant Amnesty program from March 23 through April 17.
The Austin Municipal Court and Austin Community Court will hold their 2026 Warrant Amnesty program from March 23 through April 17.
GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
Father drowns trying to save 4-year-old son at Texas boat ramp
Authorities recovered the bodies of a 28-year-old father and his 4-year-old son at Hog Bayou on Wednesday following a tragic drowning during a family fishing trip.
Authorities recovered the bodies of a 28-year-old father and his 4-year-old son at Hog Bayou on Wednesday following a tragic drowning during a family fishing trip.
Texas launches $13 million low-cost spay and neuter program
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.
Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.
Traffic alert: Northbound I-35 mainlanes in South Austin to be closed
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the northbound I-35 mainlanes in South Austin on March 21.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the northbound I-35 mainlanes in South Austin on March 21.
TSA airport lines: Current conditions at Austin airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials continue to urge travelers to arrive early for their flights.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials continue to urge travelers to arrive early for their flights.
‘I have chills’: Archaeologists find intact Battle of the Alamo cannonball
Archaeologists unearthed a rare, intact bronze cannonball at the Alamo, dated to the 1836 siege and discovered just before the battle's 190th anniversary.
Archaeologists unearthed a rare, intact bronze cannonball at the Alamo, dated to the 1836 siege and discovered just before the battle's 190th anniversary.
Car ends up overturned in front yard after pursuit in Mustang Ridge
The Mustang Ridge Police Department says it assisted in a Department of Public Safety pursuit that ended with a car overturned in a person's front yard.
The Mustang Ridge Police Department says it assisted in a Department of Public Safety pursuit that ended with a car overturned in a person's front yard.
Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
SXSW 2026: Festival brings in hundreds of millions of dollars for Austin's economy
SXSW 2026 has wrapped up in downtown Austin. According to the city, the festival brings in hundreds of millions of dollars to Austin's economy.
SXSW 2026 has wrapped up in downtown Austin. According to the city, the festival brings in hundreds of millions of dollars to Austin's economy.