ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of MLK Day freezing temperatures

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the organization that operates the state's power grid, has issued a Weather Watch for early next week due to below-freezing temperatures and higher-than-usual demand.

2 suspects wanted for series of aggravated robberies in Austin

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection to a series of aggravated robberies.

Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities

Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.

I-35 construction: Austin ISD transportation talks about project's effects

Commuters have noticed some changes on I-35 as construction for the I-35 Capital Express Central project is now underway. This project will affect many including Austin ISD.

Winter weather: Austin ISD on protocol to keep students safe

When winter weather is forecast, Austin ISD works on making sure families are notified about cancelations or delays before they head out the door.

Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025

Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?

Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison

Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on Friday in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court: What to know

The Supreme Court continues to hear arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.  

Austin Light Rail: Austinites get closer look at project

The new light rail system is on track to start construction in Austin in 2027. It is part of the project connect transit plan.

UT Austin graduate student, wife disappear in Mexico on their way to Chile

A UT Austin graduate student and his wife were on their way to Chile last summer, but they lost contact with their family in Mexico. What happened to them remains a mystery.

6th Street opens up to traffic in downtown Austin

Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.

Some Manor residents fed up with continuous problems with their water

A boil water notice has been lifted for Manor residents. However, some residents say they've continually had problems with their water.

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.

LA fires containment update: Firefighters make gains as windy conditions ease

Windy weather conditions eased up on Wednesday, allowing firefighters in the Los Angeles area to make gains on battling wildfires. Here's when the Santa Ana winds could return.