Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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It's Fat Tuesday — the big finale of Mardi Gras — filled with parades, music, and colorful traditions. Kelly Schulz, senior VP of communications & public relations with the New Orleans & Company, joins Good Day Austin from along the parade route.

Texas comptroller candidate Don Huffines faces heat over purchase of Epstein estate as early voting begins

Don Huffines, a former Texas state senator currently campaigning for state comptroller, is facing scrutiny over his family’s 2023 purchase of the New Mexico ranch formerly owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Texas primaries: Which primary can I vote in?

Early voting for the Texas primaries begins Tuesday with voters determining who will represent Democrats and Republicans up and down the ballot in November.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

Early Voting starts for 2026 Texas Primaries: How to cast your ballot before March 3

Early voting for the Texas primary elections begins today. Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the city and the nation.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at the age of 84, family says

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure of the civil rights movement, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at 84, according to his family.

Texas launches election tip-line and issues new 'Protect Your Vote' guidance.

The Texas Attorney General has launched a public email tip-line and issued new legal guidance under the "Election Integrity Initiative" to enforce strict voting regulations and outline felony penalties for election law violations.

Texans block ICE detention center sale in Hutchins after property owner rejects offer

Residents of Hutchins, Texas, successfully blocked the conversion of a local warehouse into an ICE detention center after a weeks-long campaign prompted the property owner to decline a deal with the Department of Homeland Security.

Caught on camera: Bicyclist hit by car on South Congress

A bicyclist says he’s lucky to walk away after video footage captured the moments he was sent flying over the hood of a car.

Water crisis in Hays County is severe, judge says

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is calling for a moratorium on high-volume industrial water usage. He says the water crisis is severe and getting worse with aquifer levels dropping to historic lows.