An oversized semi-truck became stuck under an Austin overpass Tuesday night, closing lanes for over six hours before being cleared by 1 a.m., with TxDOT confirming no damage to the bridge.
Austin's 311 service received nearly 298,000 requests in 2025, with trash, code violations, and alarms leading complaints; downtown generated the most calls.
Southern Living named Texas-based Buc-ee's the No. 1 travel stop in the South for 2026, citing its spotless bathrooms, fresh food stations, and iconic Beaver Nuggets.
Bluebonnets are Texas' state flower, and while no specific law prohibits picking them, restrictions apply based on location and property type.
An explosion at a Port Arthur refinery prompted a shelter-in-place order and school delays. Officials say no one was injured.
Mayor Kirk Watson requests Austin's budget forecast be built without assuming property tax increases, emphasizing affordability and potential service cuts.
A 69-year-old man drowned in Lake Georgetown after falling from a personal watercraft and not wearing a life jacket, with his body recovered after a daylong search.
NASA confirmed a 1-ton meteor streaked over Texas, with reports a fragment crashed into a Houston-area home. Eyewitnesses described a loud boom and damage.
Netflix's documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson" revisits the 2022 murder case of cyclist Mo Wilson and Kaitlin Armstrong's conviction, premiering April 3.
Suspect Alexander Emilio Perez was arrested after a police chase from Austin to Leander left an officer injured in a crash.
Containment of the Bastrop State Park wildfire increased to 40% Monday morning, with the fire burning approximately 40 acres and prompting evacuations and road closures.
Fredericksburg, Texas, ranks among Southern Living's best small towns and features its Albert Hotel on the best hotels list for 2026, recognized for German heritage and attractions.
Texas law explains when debt must be repaid after death, who may be responsible, and the four-year statute of limitations for collection.
Vice President JD Vance will visit Austin for a fundraiser, bringing road closures near the airport and downtown.
The night-blooming cereus cactus blooms for just one night each year in Texas. Here's when it happens and why it's so hard to catch.
Analysis of March 3 primaries reveals stark age divide and turnout trends shaping both parties’ futures
Austin's Barton Springs Pool reopens Saturday following repairs to remove aging 1940s infrastructure, with extended hours and safety protocols.
Austin ranked No. 14 and San Antonio No. 19 in Southern Living's 2026 reader-voted list of the South's best cities, praised for their unique culture, food scenes, and attractions.
Texas spring 2026 starts March 1 for meteorologists and March 20 astronomically. Here's what the equinox means and key season dates.
Chuck Norris, star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and martial arts icon, has died at 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii, as confirmed by his family on Instagram.
