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Learn Texas one-party consent rules, cross-state calls and workplace limits so you know when recording a conversation is legal.
Holiday celebrations in Austin: see the best Statesman photos
See photos from holiday events across Austin from the Trail of the Lights to the 'Elf' Pub Run
Tiny Austin suburb will soon get its first Costco, Target stores
The Target location will be among the largest in the world. Here's what to know about the construction.
Statesman reporting led to local government reform, changes
Statesman reporters examined some of the most important issues in our community, investigating topics that had little to no scrutiny
Winter pet safety tips: Protect pets during Central Texas cold weather
ASPCA-backed advice for Austin and Central Texas: protect pets from cold snaps with gear, paw care, antifreeze cautions, and safe walks.
Austin canine pneumovirus: APA moves 25 dogs, city seeks fosters
Austin Animal Services confirms canine pneumovirus; Austin Pets Alive! moves 25 dogs, urges fosters as shelter quarantines for 3 weeks.
Former Austin Mayor Frank Cooksey, Progressive Champion, Dies at 92
Former Austin Mayor Frank Cooksey, champion of civil rights and the environment, died early Monday. He was 92.
Central Texas winter resources: get alerts, road updates
Get NWS forecasts, Warn Central Texas alerts, Austin and Travis County updates, and DriveTexas road conditions for Central Texas freezes.
Winter-proof your car: Prepare for Central Texas freezing weather
Get battery, tires, fluids and visibility ready for freezes. AAA, NHTSA and NWS share tips for safe winter driving in Central Texas.
Black ice formation: What it is, why it forms, and how to stay safe
Learn how black ice forms, where it appears, and safety tips for winter driving and walking.
Central Texas winter weather dressing tips: Layer up and stay warm
Get winter dressing tips: choose moisture-wicking base layers, insulating midlayers and weatherproof shells to stay warm and dry.
Central Texas winter prep: Protect your home and apartment
Get essential tips to winterize Central Texas homes and apartments: protect pipes, service heaters, seal drafts and prep emergency supplies.
When to drip faucets in Texas during freezing winter weather
Here's a guide to protect your home from freezing temperatures and keep your pipes from bursting.
Space heater safety tips: Keep your Austin home safe this winter
Stay warm in Austin with space heater safety: keep 3 feet clear, plug directly into a wall outlet, and turn heaters off when unattended.
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff — 'father of Robin Hood' — reshaped Texas
Bill Ratliff’s influence on Texas government outlasted both his title and the politics that sidelined him
How to waive an Austin parking ticket online after a night out
If you park downtown overnight and prove you received a safe ride home, the City of Austin will waive your ticket. Here's how it works.
Is It Legal to Sleep at Texas Rest Areas? What the Law Says
Driving through Texas? Here's what the law says about sleeping at rest areas and in your car.
Texas Education Agency Takes Over Three School Districts
The Texas Education Agency is replacing the elected school boards of Beaumont, Connally, and Lake Worth ISDs due to failing academic performance.