'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
ACL Music Festival 2025: Who's performing this year?
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
Texas OL Nick Brooks was headed to strip club to meet recruits when he was arrested for DWI, docs show
Texas Longhorns football player Nick Brooks told an officer that he was coming from a 21 and up club on West 6th that “makes exceptions for UT football players" before he was arrested for DWI, documents show.
Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery Commission after banning retail couriers
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
Austin mortuary employee accused of experimenting on corpses, filing fraudulent death certificates
A North Austin mortuary employee is now facing multiple felonies in connection with alleged “experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates.
Texas Strip steak? Lawmakers consider renaming New York Strip
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
Texas Lottery executive director resigns following investigation of recent winning tickets
Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell's resignation comes after questions about the legitimacy of the Texas Lottery earlier this year.
Texas AMBER Alert: Woman charged with capital murder in mother's death
An Austin woman is accused of shooting and killing her mother at her Rockdale home Monday evening. She is currently charged with capital murder.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Temporary ground stop at Austin airport lifted after air traffic controller issue
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary ground stop for arriving flights from certain cities into Austin.
Texas lawmaker files bill to rename I-35 as 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'
A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill to rename a portion of Interstate 35 in Travis County as President Donald J. Trump Highway.
Austin I-35 crash: NTSB to examine scene of multi-vehicle crash that killed 5
On Saturday, the National Transportation Safety Board will share new details about the 17-vehicle crash that killed five people, including two children, in Austin.
InfoWars writer killed in South Austin homicide
InfoWars writer Jamie White was shot and killed in South Austin over the weekend. APD says investigators believe White was shot and killed by suspects possibly burglarizing his vehicle.
L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
Texas Lottery win raises concerns from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 'Doesn't look right'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Convicted felon & suspected TdA gang member in country illegally arrested by ICE
A convicted felon and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has been arrested by ICE and other law enforcement partners for being the country illegally.
'Dazed and Confused' home in Austin up for sale
A for-sale sign now sits in the front yard of the home that belonged to one of the characters in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused".
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.