Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal

A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.

Hydrilla continues to spread in Lake Austin

The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

Hydrilla continues to grow in Lake Austin
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The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces

Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.

New Texas law changes how serious criminal cases are handled

A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.

Vice President JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event

Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.

JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event
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Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.

Bastrop Spring Pine Fire: March 23 update
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Bastrop County fire crews are working to contain a wildfire in Bastrop State Park.

Texas schools ordered to stop Cesar Chavez lessons

Texas schools were ordered Monday to halt or revise lessons referencing Cesar Chavez following newly surfaced allegations of sexual abuse reported by The New York Times.

Daniel Perry: Mistrial declared in deadly conduct case

A mistrial has been declared in the deadly conduct trial of Daniel Perry, who had been previously pardoned by Gov. Abbott after being convicted of murder.

Texas cities to host 'No Kings' rallies on Saturday

The No Kings Coalition will hold peaceful protests across Texas on March 28. Rallies in Austin, Dallas, and Houston will target ICE actions and federal immigration policies.

California man convicted after 97 pounds of meth found in Texas traffic stop

A federal jury convicted Cameron Nesbitt for trafficking 97 pounds of methamphetamine. The $400,000 drug cache was found in a rental car during an Oldham County traffic stop.