Austin City Council reworks budget after Prop Q fails; advocacy groups speak out
Austin City Council is starting to rework the budget after Prop Q failed. That tax rate election would've brought in $110 million.
Austin City Council is starting to rework the budget after Prop Q failed. That tax rate election would've brought in $110 million.
Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments from some Texas schools
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
This North Texas city is the ‘most dangerous’ in the state for pedestrians and drivers, report says
The city of Dallas is working to make changes after a report found it is the most dangerous large city in the state for pedestrians and drivers.
The city of Dallas is working to make changes after a report found it is the most dangerous large city in the state for pedestrians and drivers.
Operation Front Porch returns in Round Rock for the holidays
Round Rock residents will be able to again use Operation Front Porch to thwart porch pirates this holiday season.
Round Rock residents will be able to again use Operation Front Porch to thwart porch pirates this holiday season.
Gov. Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR 'foreign terrorist organizations'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating two Muslim advocacy groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating two Muslim advocacy groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
Indiana man charged after fatally shooting house cleaner who came to wrong home
An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.
An Indiana man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his front door.
Texas acquires thousands of acres for new state parks and Enchanted Rock expansion
Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund approved by voters in 2023, which has already led to the acquisition of thousands of acres for new parks and significant additions to popular sites like Enchanted Rock.
Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund approved by voters in 2023, which has already led to the acquisition of thousands of acres for new parks and significant additions to popular sites like Enchanted Rock.
THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
Mexican man wanted for 2020 Georgetown murder arrested, charged
A man wanted for a Georgetown murder back in 2020 was arrested by U.S. Marshals.
A man wanted for a Georgetown murder back in 2020 was arrested by U.S. Marshals.
Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Man files federal lawsuit against APD officer caught on camera punching him on 6th Street
An Austin man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer he says punched him in the head unprovoked on Sixth Street in October.
An Austin man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer he says punched him in the head unprovoked on Sixth Street in October.
How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Man found dead in North Austin; shooter at large
A man was found dead in North Austin and the shooter is still at large, police said.
A man was found dead in North Austin and the shooter is still at large, police said.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Flood Watch on the horizon for south Central Texas
Prepare for a Flood Watch and potential Flood Warnings later this week as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, says the National Weather Service.
Prepare for a Flood Watch and potential Flood Warnings later this week as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, says the National Weather Service.
Coach Beam murder suspect makes 1st court appearance in Oakland
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.



















