Tesla recalls 14,575 Model Y vehicles over label issue
Tesla recalled thousands of Model Y SUVs after discovering a tool used to verify certification labels failed.
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Buda Police says May 17 shooting tied to string of Austin shootings
In a Friday press release, Buda Police Department officials announced that a May 17 shooting was connected to the Austin shootings.
Round Rock High School Class of 2026 Graduation
The Round Rock High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation with decorated caps, diplomas and cheers.
Texas SBOE Member Questions Control Over Required Reading List
An email from a Republican SBOE member highlighted questions over the relationship between the State Board of Education and Legislature.
Is It Illegal to Sleep at a Texas Rest Area?
Driving through the Lone Star State? Are you allowed to sleep at Texas rest areas along the way? Here’s what the law says.
Austin triathlon teams include athletes with Down syndrome, autism
Austin athletes with Down syndrome and autism will compete in the Ascension Seton SuperTri with unified teams.
Austin's Allergies Worsen Due to Cedar, Oak, Mold and Rain
Cedar, oak, mold and rain are making allergy season worse in Austin this spring.
Texas Sales Tax Holiday 2026: Tax-Free Items for Memorial Day Weekend
Texas shoppers can save money this Memorial Day weekend with a sales tax holiday on select energy- and water-efficient home products.
Texas Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Austin Light-Rail Project's Future
The Texas Supreme Court has sent a case challenging Austin's light-rail project's funding mechanism back to a Travis County judge, potentially delaying funding for Project Connect.
SpaceX Retries Starship Launch after Scrubbed South Texas Test Flight
SpaceX scrubbed yesterday's attempt with seconds remaining in the countdown due to problems with the launch tower.
Austin Approves $1B Gas Plants Amid Controversy
Austin City Council approves a $1 billion plan to build natural gas plants, which Austin Energy officials argue are needed to prevent power shortages and price spikes during extreme weather and grid emergencies.
Alex Jones sued for defamation by low-income housing development
The Liberty County development says Jones falsely linked the community to cartels, fraud and illegal immigration.
Austin orders review of consultant contracts after audit
Austin City Council orders review of consultant contracts after auditors find lack of oversight and escalating expenses.
Ex-Austin police commander accused of coercive sexual relationship
Former Austin Police Department Commander Wade Lyons engaged in a coercive sexual relationship with a city employee, prosecutors claim.
Waymo halts service across Texas, other states amid weather concerns
Passenger service in San Antonio has been stopped since floodwaters carried one of its robotaxis away last month.
Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi service over safety concerns
Waymo is halting rides on freeways following concerns over how the driverless robotaxis navigate construction zones.
Texas AG Sues WhatsApp and Meta, Probes Meta Glasses Privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and Meta, accusing them of misleading users about the privacy of encrypted messages, and opened a separate privacy investigation into Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Austin to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks, ‘Black Artists Matter’ Mural
TxDOT says Austin's painted pavement art does not comply with Texas traffic marking standards.
Austin Royal Blue burglary suspect released from jail before break-ins
Records show Tyroan Telemacque had faced dozens of prior charges and was released from jail two weeks before the latest Royal Blue Grocery break-ins.
Austin ISD trustees say budget cuts will worsen teacher effectiveness
Staff members learned this week if their position is proposed to be cut next year, as Austin ISD weighs a $181 million budget deficit.