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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.
New invasive pest destroying Texas pastures in over 20 counties
Texas officials issued an urgent warning about the pasture mealybug, an invasive species previously unreported in North America.
Austin fire: No injuries in second blaze of the day on Manor Road
Crews are currently battling an active structure fire at 3100 Manor Road, where a plume of smoke can be seen billowing into the sky.
FDA Recalls Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder in Texas, 14 Other States Over Lead Contamination
The FDA has recalled Lucky Foods Cinnamon Powder due to elevated lead levels, distributed in 15 states including Texas. Consumers are urged to discard the product.
Austin apartment fire: AFD battles large North Austin blaze
AFD crews are battling a large apartment fire on West Anderson Lane in North Austin; a 3 p.m. briefing at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
Is road rage on the rise? Austin traffic incidents go viral
Multiple bad drivers have been reported on social media in Austin this week; is road rage on the rise? See video and more.
Time Person of the Year names Architects of AI 2025
Time's 2025 Person of the Year honors Architects of AI as Texas emerges as an AI hub with Google’s $40B data centers and OpenAI-Oracle projects.
MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.1B in 2025, Including Major Gifts to Texas Universities
MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, with Texas institutions among the beneficiaries. Her contributions primarily supported DEI, education, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery efforts.
Study finds Austin is the best city for wealthy millennials
The capital city is the only Texas metro in the top 20 markets and stands out for its GDP growth and prime-age employment rates.
How to view the Geminid meteor shower in Austin this week, weekend
See the Geminid meteor shower over Central Texas, peaking Saturday, Dec. 13, with viewing tips, best spots and the latest forecast.
Noa Argamani tells her Oct. 7 story at UT in sole U.S. campus stop
In a talk at UT Austin’s Texas Hillel, Noa Argamani recounted her Oct. 7 abduction and 245 days in Hamas captivity to a crowd of about 400.
Austin, Dallas have most festive homes in the US, 2025 ranking says
Houston and San Antonio also ranked among the top 20 cities. Here's how the tradition of holiday light displays began.
Amy Lopez update: Family of 5 moves into new apartment, needs basics
Amy Lopez and her 4 kids are settling to their new home in North Austin, but they still need items like mattresses, bed frames and clothing.
Central Texas winter safety tips: prevent crashes, falls
Stay safe in Central Texas winter weather with tips to prevent crashes, falls, hypothermia and heating hazards, plus heart risk alerts.
Texas freeze prep: 5 steps to protect your home, car
Get ready for extreme cold in Texas with 5 simple steps—protect pipes, prep your car, build emergency kits and plan for pets before a big freeze.
Disabled veteran vehicles targeted in Hays County burglaries
Investigators said criminals assume veterans are more likely to have firearms in their vehicles and urged gun owners to avoid leaving firearms unattended.
JW Marriott Austin Tops 2025 Alcohol Sales in City
Mixed-beverage receipts reveal that major hotels, not traditional bars, generate the most alcohol revenue in the city.