Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."

Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office

Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.

UF football alum and NFL star, Tim Tebow, and wife announce they're expecting first child

University of Florida football alum and retired NFL star, Tim Tebow, and his wife, Demi-Leigh, are expecting their first child, according to their exclusive interview with PEOPLE Magazine.

LA fires update today: Fierce winds threaten firefighters’ progress

Fierce winds are set to return on Tuesday to Southern California, threatening progress made so far on two massive and deadly wildfires. Here's what to know.

New Orleans attack: FBI update on Shamsud-Din Jabbar's motive, movements

The FBI is revealing new details in their investigation as they try to determine what motivated a Houston man to drive his car into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring 57 others on New Year's Day.

Iconic Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Trudy's closes last location

After more than 40 years, Trudy's Tex-Mex has announced it is closing its only remaining brick-and-mortar restaurant on Burnet Road.

Enchanted Rock to get major expansion: TWPD

The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in the Hill Country is set to double in size.

West Lake Hills Police Department to utilize license plate readers

West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It’s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.

Austin-area firefighters head to southern California to help fight wildfires

More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment are in southern California to help battle the deadly wildfires. Some Austin-area firefighters are also making the trip.

Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires

Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.

Trump, Vance Inaugural Parade: 7,500 participants to march through DC

Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance. 

2 dogs killed in Southwest Austin house fire

Two dogs were killed in a Southwest Austin house fire, the Austin Fire Department said.