Texas highway funding saved more than 3500 lives, billions in costs, report finds

Roadway improvements funded over the last decade are credited with saving more than 3,500 lives and preventing $9.3 billion in economic costs from crashes.

Austin approves $150K filming incentive for Apple TV series 'Brothers'

The City of Austin approved a $150,000 incentive award for the upcoming Apple TV series 'Brothers' starting Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

Texas lawsuit says 5 TV companies are 'spying' with content recognition tech

In the most basic terms, ACR technology sees and hears what you're watching so it can get an idea of your taste in content, and then recommend things you might like based on what you've seen.

Drunk driver crashes into East Austin tattoo shop

An East Austin tattoo shop is feeling the impact this holiday season after a driver crashed into their building.

Texas doctors warn against using ChatGPT as a self-diagnostic tool

Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.

Austin real estate agents warn sellers to be wary of predatory offers

Nationwide, more than half of all homes have declined in value over the past year per recent data from Zillow. But here in Austin, that's the case for almost 89% of homes.

Australia mass shooting: College Station rabbi among victims in attack

A rabbi from Texas A&M is in Australia to be with his son. His son was among those shot in the Hanukkah celebration attack this past weekend.

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.

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.

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.

How to recycle holiday waste in Georgetown

The City of Georgetown has created several ways to help residents recycle waste from the holidays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 dead in crash on MoPac: APD

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.

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.