Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
This Texas campground was named the best overall getaway in the nation
Other Texas parks also ranked high for glamping and RV camping in the national awards.
Other Texas parks also ranked high for glamping and RV camping in the national awards.
UT Austin to eliminate nearly two dozen positions
Nearly two dozen positions are being eliminated at UT Austin, resulting in layoffs. But as the provost puts it, these resources will be “repurposed."
Nearly two dozen positions are being eliminated at UT Austin, resulting in layoffs. But as the provost puts it, these resources will be “repurposed."
Barton Springs Pool closing for upgrades
The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.
The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.
Barton Springs Pool to temporarily close for maintenance
The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.
The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.
Texas board takes emergency action over 'fraudulent' crypto mining investments
The board says the entities, all founded by one man, were fraudulently promising profits for investing in a multi-level marketing-style mining operation.
The board says the entities, all founded by one man, were fraudulently promising profits for investing in a multi-level marketing-style mining operation.
H-E-B partners with Wienerschnitzel to launch frozen corn dogs in 250 Texas stores
H-E-B has become the exclusive Texas retailer for Wienerschnitzel’s frozen corn dogs, marking the iconic fast-food chain’s first-ever move into grocery stores across 250 locations.
H-E-B has become the exclusive Texas retailer for Wienerschnitzel’s frozen corn dogs, marking the iconic fast-food chain’s first-ever move into grocery stores across 250 locations.
Who is running for statewide seats in the Texas primary? New poll reveals leaders
The new report shows who's leading in the primaries for AG, comptroller, ag commissioner and more.
The new report shows who's leading in the primaries for AG, comptroller, ag commissioner and more.
CapMetro discusses safety initiatives following 2 bus stabbings within a week
CapMetro recently discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month.
CapMetro recently discussed safety initiatives following two stabbings happening on buses in a matter of a week late last month.
Texas sues Snapchat alleging addictive design and child safety violations
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., alleging the company misleads parents about Snapchat’s safety while using "addictive" design features and mature content that put children at risk.
Man charged with murder after assaulting elderly man in East Austin: APD
A man was charged with murder after the victim he assaulted in January died from his injuries last week.
A man was charged with murder after the victim he assaulted in January died from his injuries last week.
New safety improvements coming to N. Lamar Blvd. after death of Muslim religious leader
New pedestrian safety improvements are coming to North Lamar Boulevard near Braker Lane. This comes after a Muslim religious leader was killed in the area last year.
New pedestrian safety improvements are coming to North Lamar Boulevard near Braker Lane. This comes after a Muslim religious leader was killed in the area last year.
Teen fires gun at ex-girlfriend's birthday party at downtown Austin AirBnB: affidavit
A teen is facing a felony charge after police say he fired a gun at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party at a downtown Austin AirBnb.
A teen is facing a felony charge after police say he fired a gun at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party at a downtown Austin AirBnb.
Two toddlers pronounced dead following drowning at Katy home
Two toddlers have died after they were flown to a hospital when a family member found them drowning at their Katy home on Wednesday, according to Harris County authorities.
Two toddlers have died after they were flown to a hospital when a family member found them drowning at their Katy home on Wednesday, according to Harris County authorities.
Texas ranks 9th highest in US property tax rates, according to new study
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Texas homeowners pay the ninth-highest property taxes in the U.S., with median bills nearly $900 above the national average despite lower home values.
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Lago Vista: police
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Lago Vista, police said.
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff in Lago Vista, police said.
Texas fentanyl ring dismantled: 31 convicted in major narcotics investigation
The sentencing concludes "Operation Top Shelf," a collaborative investigation that resulted in the conviction of 31 traffickers and a combined total of more than 360 years of federal prison time for the leader and his associates.
The sentencing concludes "Operation Top Shelf," a collaborative investigation that resulted in the conviction of 31 traffickers and a combined total of more than 360 years of federal prison time for the leader and his associates.
James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.
Man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat in northwest Austin
A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.
A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest? Analysis of cities and states
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.
The Midwest and Northeast states carry the highest tax rates, led by Illinois and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the rest.